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Montgomery County Offering Free Flu Shots

Get your shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week.

Seasonal influenza immunization is an important aspect of preventive medicine, appropriate for people 6 months of age and older. Despite the availability of safe and effective influenza vaccines, cases of vaccine-preventable disease continue to occur in Pennsylvania annually.

The Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) is joining with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) in observing National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) December 2-8, 2012. This year’s NIVW campaign reminds everyone living in Pennsylvania about the importance of influenza immunization.

All Montgomery County residents are reminded to spread the word about the importance of getting the seasonal influenza vaccination. It is not too late to get a seasonal influenza vaccination, and it is better to start the New Year in good health than with the flu. The rate of seasonal influenza activity peaks between January and March, so vaccination efforts should continue through February. It takes about one to two weeks to build immunity after receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine.

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Every year, an estimated 36,000 individuals die from influenza-related illnesses, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized nationwide. Rates of serious illness and death are highest among persons older than 65 years of age and persons of any age who have medical conditions that place them at increased risk for complications from seasonal influenza.

Montgomery County residents can receive a FREE influenza immunization at any of MCHD’s 3 health centers.  Please see the schedule below for dates, times, and locations. MCHD and PADOH encourage everyone to protect themselves, their families, and their community. For more information on immunization please, contact the Montgomery County Health Department at 610-278-5117.

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Where to get your shots:

Willow Grove Eastern Courthouse Annex

102 York Road, Suite 401, Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-784-5415

Thursdays— all ages by appointment only (times vary), please call for an appointment*

 

Norristown Health Center

1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19404

610-278-5145

Mondays— children under 19 years old by appointment only (times vary), please call for an appointment*

Tuesdays & Thursdays all ages on a walk-in basis from 9:00am-3:00pm*

 

Pottstown Health Center

364 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

610-970-5040

Mondays— all ages on a walk-in basis from 9:00am-3:00pm*

Wednesdays—children under 19 years old by appointment only (times vary), please call for an appointment*


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