THANK YOU ALL FOR THE KIND & GENEROUS DONATIONS DUE TO THE RECENT INFLUX OF CATS AND DOGS NOW UNDER OUR CARE!
December 6, 2022
BRICK HOARDING CASE ANIMALS BEING PREPARED FOR ADOPTION AT OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITIES!
December 8, 2022
(Toms River) – With the flu season underway, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and Ocean County Health Department are reminding residents to get their annual flu vaccine in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 5-9.
Flu vaccination is especially important in preparation for holiday gatherings. Although the flu vaccine is generally recommended before the end of October, it is not too late to receive it now.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone ages six months and older.
“Getting your yearly flu vaccine, along with your COVID-19 updated booster, can help you and those around you stay healthy this holiday season,” said Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli. “The flu vaccine is safe, effective, and can be given alongside other routine immunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine and booster.”
Flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related doctor visits each year. Despite these benefits, during the 2021-2022 flu season, only 57% of adults (ages 18 years and older) and 67.7% of children (ages six months through 17 years old) in New Jersey received a flu vaccine.
Certain people, such as adults ages 65 and older, pregnant individuals, and adults with certain chronic health conditions like asthma and heart disease, are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Flu vaccination should also be a priority for those persons who live with or care for persons at higher risk for influenza-related complications. This includes healthcare personnel and household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine.
The Ocean County Health Department will be offering flu and COVID vaccine clinics on the following dates:
- Thursday, December 8, 2022 * 10:00AM- 2:00PM at Lacey Community Center, 101 North Main Street, Lacey Township
- Monday, December 12 & 19, 2022 * 2PM-6PM at OCHD, 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River
- Tuesday, December 13, 2022 * 1:00PM – 3:00 PM Brick Senior Center, 373 Adamston Road, Brick
- Wednesday, December 14, 2022 * 10AM-2PM at Ocean County College Drive-thru, Toms River (Parking lot 3)
- Wednesday, December 14, 2022 * 11AM-2PM at JBJ Soul Kitchen, Hooper Avenue, Toms River
- Thursday, December 15, 2022 * 3:00PM – 6:00PM at Stafford Library, 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin
- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 * 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Lacey Community Center, 101 North Main Street, Lacey Township
Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome.
For more flu vaccine clinic dates and information regarding the flu vaccines, please visit www.ochd.org. You can also follow the Ocean County Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook. Download the Ocean County Health Department mobile app free from the Google Play/Android and Apple APP stores.
