Thursday, August 21, 2014

TOWNSHIP PROMOTES IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

From the Maplewood Health Department today:


August 21, 2014


August is National Immunization Awareness Month

We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases.  To help keep our community safe, the Maplewood Health Department is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month.
Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and tuberculosis (TB).  It is important to know which shots you need and when to get them.
The Maplewood Health Department will hold its annual Flu Clinic at Town Hall this fall; details forthcoming on the township website:  http://www.twp.maplewood.nj.us/  The flu vaccine will be available for Maplewood residents over the age of 18 years.
Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu shot every year.  Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.


Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in your family gets the shots they need.

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