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Francine Valle
Citizen
Username: Frannyfree
Post Number: 14
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 4:29 pm: |     |
Does anyone know if the town will be offering Flu shots, as they did last year? |
Barbara
Citizen
Username: Blh
Post Number: 347
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 4:34 pm: | |
Fran
The schedule is posted on the Townships website -- the first date is Oct 20 --9 am, and there are about 4 more dates after that.
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sac
Citizen
Username: Sac
Post Number: 1568
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 4:50 pm: | |
In case those don't work for whatever reason, I noticed a sign in the Millburn CVS today that said they were doing flu shots on October 18th from 10:00 - 2:00. I think I've seen similar notices at other drugstores in the area also. |
susan1014
Citizen
Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 193
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 4:53 pm: | |
Note that, according to today's news, nearly half of the expected vaccine supply will not be available (Chiron screwed up manufacturing, and is not expected to ship any doses).
According to today's articles, the CDC may be asking many of us to skip/delay vaccines until the highest need cases are taken care of. Not sure what impact this will have on the various town and corporate programs. |
Taylor M
Citizen
Username: Anotherusername
Post Number: 60
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 4:32 pm: | |
Is this flu shot free, or do those who get it have to pay for it?
Based on the shortage of flu shots, I think it would seem unlikely the town will have 4 dates for the shots. Especially since the CDC has already asked for self-imposed rations. |
Joan
Citizen
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 4000
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 4:43 pm: | |
Taylor:
Best bet is to check with the Health Department at Town Hall. They can tell you whether any changes have been made in schedule/availability for the flu shots as a result of recent developments which significantly reduced the amount of flu vaccine available this year.
For information on cost and whether you need an appointment to receive the shot, check the town website. |
ken (the other one)
Citizen
Username: Ken
Post Number: 203
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 4:52 pm: | |
The Town said today that there's no flu shots this year due to the shortage of vaccine.
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hismom
Citizen
Username: Hismom
Post Number: 161
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 8:02 pm: | |
CVS on Milburn Ave has a sign on the door saying all flu shots are cancelled until further notice due to the shortage. |
Just The Aunt
Citizen
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 201
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 8:41 pm: | |
Thanks Joan, Ken and Hismom for the information! I think it might be too late for me because I might alrready have the flu!
BTW -Hismom, the kitty came back!!! |
Joan
Citizen
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 4007
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, October 8, 2004 - 2:34 pm: | |
Just the aunt: I hope you are already feeling better. It's awfully early in the season for the flu so you might want to check with your doctor to make sure it isn't something else with similar symptoms. |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4173
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 10:40 pm: | |
Update.
The Township has a supply of flu shots that may go to waste if not used. The supply is here and can be used by all.
Call the health Dept for the location. |
just me fromsouthorange
Supporter
Username: Jmfromsorange
Post Number: 1041
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 4:06 pm: | |
jg maybe you should repost your update as a new subject so people see it?
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Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 4823
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 5:18 pm: | |
Thanks George. I agree with Just Me. This is important enough to have its own thread. It would be especially helpful if you could post a contact name and number for those who may not know how to contact the health department. |
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