Free flu vaccination clinics are being offered throughout Montgomery County for those at least six months old.
A high dose flu vaccine for people 65 years and older is available on a first-come, first-served basis at county clinics.
“I encourage everyone to get their flu shot this season,” said County Executive Elrich. “It is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your family and those around you.”
Vaccine clinics will be held:
Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Building II Rockville. Make an appointment for anyone six months of age and older. These two clinics are a partnership between Montgomery County Health and Human Services and the University of Maryland System.
Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Global Health Community Health Fair Clifton Baptist Church 8818 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring. Make an appointment for anyone six months and older.
Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sri Lanka Community Buddhist Temple 2600 Elmont St., Silver Spring. Make an appointment for anyone six months of age and older.
Nov. 4, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dennis Avenue Health Center 2000 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring. Make an appointment for anyone six months of age and older.
School-age children up to 18 years of age also can receive a flu vaccine at a weekly immunization clinic on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dennis Avenue Health Center. Appointments are required. Call 240-777-1050.
Besides becoming vaccinated, the county suggests people cover their mouths and noses with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and then discarding the tissue. If there is no tissue, sneeze into the inside of an elbow.
Other advice includes frequent hand washing, avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth and staying away from anyone who is sick. Stay home when feeling unwell.
For more information, visit the flu-area of the County’s website.
