Burlington County Commissioner Tyler Burrell receives a flu shot earlier this year during the grand opening of the newly renovated Burlington County Health Department Building in Westampton. The facility will be hosting six additional flu clinics.
The Burlington County Health Department is reminding residents that there’s still time for them to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu before the winter holidays and the worse outbreaks.
The Health Department has scheduled additional flu shot clinics to give residents additional opportunities to get themselves or their children protected. With the new additions, there are now six clinics scheduled between now and Jan. 9.
“Flu season is here and influenza infections are expected to spread as residents travel or gather during the holidays,” said Burlington County Health Department Director Dr. Holly Funkhouser Cucuzzella. “The vaccine is the best defense. Typically, shots take a few weeks to offer full protection, so it’s important for those who haven’t been vaccinated yet to get their shot soon.”
The Health Department’s remaining flu shot clinics are scheduled for the following dates:
Friday, Dec. 12; 2 to 4 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 19; 2 to 4 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 29; 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 2; 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, Jan. 6; 9 a.m. to noon
Friday, Jan. 9; 9 a.m. to noon
All six clinics will be held at the Burlington County Health Department Building at 15 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton.
Anyone 6 months or older is eligible for the vaccine. The shots are free but donations are accepted. An adult consent form is available online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/22441/25-26-Adult-Flu-Immunization-Form.
The parental consent form for a child vaccination is available at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/22442/25-26-Child-Flu-Immunization-Form.
“Flu can be dangerous for anyone, but elderly residents, young children, pregnant women and people with chronic health problems are considered most at-risk for serious illness,” Funkhouser Cucuzzella said. “Regardless of whether you’re considered high-risk or not, a flu shot is recommended.”
Burlington County Commissioner Tyler Burrell, the liaison to the Health Department, encouraged residents to utilize the free clinics and other Health Department services.
“The Burlington County Health Department staff and volunteers go above and beyond to protect residents and make sure good health and preventative care is accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected,” Burrell said. “Programs like the flu shot clinics are proven difference-makers, and we want to encourage local residents who still need the shot to attend one of the remaining clinics.”
