(Credit: Montgomery County)
The clinics begin Oct. 3.
(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.)
The Centers for Disease Control and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health encourages all residents 6 months of age and older to get an annual flu shot, as well the new COVID-19 vaccine this fall, to protect themselves and their family against influenza and COVID-19 disease. Widespread community vaccination helps prevent the spread of disease within communities.
This year, free flu and COVID-19 shots will be offered at five OPH Community Vaccination Clinics beginning on October 3.
Walk-ins will be accepted based on vaccine availability, but appointments are highly encouraged.
Residents can make an appointment online at www.montgomerycountypa.gov/immunizations or by calling 610.278.5145 (Norristown), 610.970.5040 (Pottstown), or 215.784.5415 (Willow Grove).
The community vaccination clinics are for people who live, work, or attend school in Montgomery County. Accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be available. Insurance will be billed for those who have coverage.
Thursday, Oct. 3 from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Flu and COVID-19)
Bethel Community Church of Pottstown
575 North Keim Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Register here.
Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Flu and COVID-19)
Davenport Elementary School (formerly Gotwals Elementary)
1 East Oak Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Register here.
Monday, Oct. 7 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Flu and COVID-19)
Upper Perkiomen School District Education Center
2229 East Buck Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073
Register here.
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Flu and COVID-19)
Montgomery County Community College
340 DeKalb Pike | College Hall 144/148/151, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Register here.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Flu and COVID-19)
Upper Merion Township Building
175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Register here.
Thursday, Oct. 24 from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Flu and COVID-19)
Bethel Community Church of Pottstown
575 North Keim Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Register here.
The best way to prevent the flu and COVID-19 and their potentially severe complications is to get vaccinated. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated with the flu vaccine in September or October. Residents can receive the new COVID-19 vaccine as long as it’s been two months since their last COVID-19 vaccine. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection.
In addition to vaccination, take everyday preventive actions that are recommended to reduce the spread of flu and COVID-19.
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
· Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your bent elbow.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
· Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause flu and/or COVID-19.
· For flu, CDC recommends that people stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities. Fever should be gone without the need to use fever-reducing medicine.
· For COVID-19 CDC recommendations, click here for guidance on staying home.
Find information about flu & COVID-19 vaccines and other locations providing vaccination services on the Montgomery County Office of Public Health’s website or call 610.278.5145 or 610.970.5040.
Other helpful websites for complete and up-to-date flu and COVID-19 information include Influenza (Flu) | CDC and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
