NEWS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
COURT HOUSE, NORRISTOWN, PA., BOX 311, 19404-0311
PHONE (610) 278-3061 FAX 278-5943
COMMISSIONERS:
THOMAS JAY ELLIS, ESQ. Chairman, JAMES R. MATTHEWS , RUTH S. DAMSKER
RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY 09/25/07 PR#07-43
Montgomery County Health Department Drive-Thru Flu Clinics Scheduled
Montgomery County Health Department Drive-Thru Flu Clinics Scheduled
Norristown — The Montgomery County Health Department, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, will be conducting four drive-thru flu clinics for Montgomery County residents age 50 and older, and for those of any age who are chronically ill. The shots are free for Montgomery County residents.
The following is a list of the drive-thru flu clinic dates, times and locations:
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| 10-18-07 |
10 AM – 2 PM |
Congregation Beth Or |
| 10-19-07 |
10 AM – 2 PM |
Upper Salford Fire Station |
| 10-24-07 |
10 AM – 2 PM |
Fairview Village Church of Nazarene |
| 10-26-07 |
10 AM – 2 PM |
Hagy’s Ford Road, Gladwyne |
For a complete list of influenza clinics, please click here.
All residents will be vaccinated in cars only, no walk-up shots will be given.
Flu Shots Only - No Pneumococcal Vaccine will be given at the drive-thru clinics.
It is suggested that residents pre-register online at the Health Department website
http://health.montcopa.org. Pre- registration will be available until October 11, 2007.
The Health Department’s regular community flu clinics will begin Monday, October 29 and continue through Friday, November 30, 2007. Dates, times and locations for these sites are included. Residents may also pre-register online for these sites.
Influenza is an exceedingly common virus, and it becomes more common during the winter months. The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to one quarter of Americans comes down with the flu during its prime season, which typically lasts from November to March.
Check with your physician, if:
Possible side effects from injected vaccines:
- Common and mild side effects include soreness at the site of injection, fever and aches, and these usually occur soon after the shot and last one or two days
- Life-threatening allergic reactions are rare but may include high fever, behavior changes, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, hives, paleness, weakness, fast heartbeat or dizziness. If they occur, it is typically within a few minutes to a few hours after the shot.
