HAMILTON — The township aims to help those looking to avoid the flu this season.
Mayor Kelly Yaede and Hamilton Township’s Division of Health have announced this year’s schedule for the township’s annual flu immunization clinics. As a courtesy, the clinics are free to Hamilton residents with proof of residency.
Children ages 9 and older may receive vaccinations but minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parents and guardians may wish to consult their physicians regarding vaccinations before attending a clinic.Flu vaccines are also available for homebound residents who call Hamilton’s Division of Health at 609-890-3884 to schedule an appointment.
Pneumonia vaccinations are available for Hamiltonians ages 65 and older or adults with chronic medical conditions.
"This annual program is a great way for our families and neighbors to help avoid the flu and is particularly of benefit to individuals with chronic health conditions or factors that might make contracting the flu even more dangerous," Mayor Yaede said. "I hope that many of our residents will take advantage of this free health service and remain healthy this season."
Hamilton Township will hold flu clinics on the following dates and times: Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Nottingham Fire House at 200 Mercer St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the Bromley Neighborhood Center at 1801 E. State St. from 5-7 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the Nottingham Fire House at 200 Mercer St. from 5–8 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Project Freedom’s Community Room (next to Colonial Fire Company) at 715 Kuser Road from 5–8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 10 in the Nottingham Fire House at 200 Mercer St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 16 in the John O. Wilson Center at 169 Wilfred Ave. from 9 a.m. to noon; and Saturday, Oct. 25 in the Hamilton Township Library (lower level) at 1 Samuel Alito Way from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For additional information about the seasonal flu, residents can visit New Jersey Department of Health’s website at www.nj.gov/health/flu/ and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov.
