Where’s the Free Flu Shots?
October 18, 2009 by The Crier
According to CamdenCounty.com the free flu shot program is on HOLD!! Here is a copy of the PRESS RELEASE…
Press Releases
Camden County to Suspend Seasonal Flu Shots Schedule Until More Vaccine Arrives
For Immediate Release: October 16, 2009
Contacts: JOYCE GABRIEL
Camden County is suspending its schedule for free flu shots for Seasonal Flu beginning Monday, October 19, pending delivery of more Seasonal Flu vaccine.
The existing flu shot schedule through November 13 will be replaced by an updated and revised schedule when more vaccine arrives, and the County is able to resume its Seasonal Flu shot vaccinations.
The new schedule will be posted on camdencoutny.com and provided to local media outlets, including newspapers and TV stations.
In the meantime, those needing flu shots should contact their private physicians or one of the retail outlets, such as CVS and Walgreen’s, that have Seasonal Flu shot programs. Call in advance for availability.
If you have other questions, call the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045.
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Here’s a question. How come you can still get the shots at retail outlets yet the county’s well publisized program is suspended? Leave your comments below.
October 27th, 2009 4:09 pm
I went to Rite Aid and got mine. Cost me $30 but I couldn’t wait for the county anymore. So much for FREE!!