Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), Red Bank, will offer flu and pneumonia immunizations for individuals age 18 and older from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Hazlet Pharmacy, 2874 Route 35 south; and 9-11 a.m. Nov. 2 at St. Joseph’s Church, 376 Maple Ave., Keyport.
The cost is $25 for a flu shot and $40 for a pneumonia vaccination. Seniors may present a Medicare Part B card as primary insurance. Medicare HMOs will not be accepted, and individuals covered by Medicare HMOs should contact the HMOs for information on flu shot providers.
Flu shots are particularly important for individuals age 18 or older with chronic diseases, individuals age 50 and older, pregnant women, health care personnel who provide direct patient care, and household contacts and out-ofhome caregivers of infants younger than 6 months. Children younger than age 18 need an appointment to be eligible for flu shots, and may call 732-933-3989 to schedule an appointment.
VNACJ will also offer flu shots 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays from Oct. 4 through Nov. 22 at its location at 176 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. For more information, call the hotline at 732- 224-6985. The pediatric clinic is also available 2-4 p.m. Thursdays. For an appointment, call 732-933-3989.