Flu Inoculation Program

The Westfield Regional Health Department has scheduled Flu Inoculation Programs today at the Roselle Park High School(Cafeteria), 185 W. Webster Avenue, Roselle Park.  This event will take place from 9:00am - 11:00am.

This program is open to residents of Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, New Providence, Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit and Westfield only.  Proof of residency may be required.  Participants will be taken on a first come/first serve basis.

Anyone that is Medicare Part B eligible must please bring their card to the program.  CDC now recommends all individuals 6 months and older receive seasonal influenza vaccine (i.e., the flu shot) especially:
• persons aged 65 years and older, with and without   chronic health conditions
• residents of long-term care facilities
• persons aged 2–64 years with chronic health conditions
• children aged 6 months or older, who attend any licensed child care center or pre-school activity
• pregnant women
• health-care personnel who provide direct patient care
• household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children aged <6 months.

There is a $10 cash only fee for anyone without Medicare Part B.  For additional information, contact the Westfield Health Department at (908) 789-4070.