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29 Sep 2023

Free flu and new COVID-19 shots now available at Montgomery County Community Vaccination Clinics

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September 29, 2023 Category: Suburban News Posted by:

NORRISTOWN, Pa. —The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (OPH) encourages all residents 6 months of age and older to get their annual flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccine this fall to protect themselves and their family against influenza and COVID-19 disease. Widespread community vaccination helps prevent the spread of disease within communities.  

This year, free flu shots will be offered at five OPH Community Vaccination Clinics beginning on September 30. Free flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will be offered starting October 18. 

Walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments are highly encouraged. Residents can make an appointment online at: www.montgomerycountypa.gov/immunizations or by calling; 610-278-5145 or 610-970-5040.  

These clinics are for people who live, work, or attend school in Montgomery County. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be available. Insurance will be billed for those who have coverage. 

Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Flu ONLY)

Upper Perkiomen School District Education Center

2229 East Buck Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073

Wednesday, October 18 from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m (Flu and COVID-19)

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA 19401

Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Flu and COVID-19)

Montgomery County Community College

340 DeKalb Pike, College Hall – Rooms 144,148 and 151

Blue Bell, PA 19422

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.

• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause flu and/or COVID-19. 

For flu, CDC recommends that people stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities. Fever should be gone without the need to use a fever-reducing medicine.

 For COVID-19 CDC recommendations, visit: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/ for guidance on staying home. 

Find information about flu & COVID-19 vaccines and other locations providing vaccination services on the Montgomery County Office of Public Health’s website at: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/1121/Immunizations or call: (610) 278-5145 or (610) 970-5040.  

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