Treatments will begin on October 3rd.
(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Communications Department.)
The Centers for Disease Control and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health are offering annual influenza vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall to all residents 6 months and older to protect themselves and their loved ones. We encourage vaccination against viral infections. Protect your family from influenza and coronavirus infections. Widespread community vaccination helps prevent the spread of disease within a community.
This year, starting October 3, five OPH community immunization clinics will be offering free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Walk-ins will be accepted based on vaccine availability, but reservations are strongly recommended.
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).
Community vaccination clinics are open to people who live, work or attend school in Montgomery County. Accommodations for people with disabilities will also be provided. If you have insurance, we will charge the insurance premium.
Thursday, October 3, 2:30pm to 7:00pm (Influenza and COVID-19)
Bethel Community Church in Pottstown
575 North Keim Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Please register here.
Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 2pm (Influenza and COVID-19)
Davenport Elementary School (formerly Gottwald Elementary School)
1 East Oak Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Please register here.
Monday, October 7th, 2:30pm to 6:00pm (Influenza and COVID-19)
Upper Perkiomen School District Education Center
2229 East Buck Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073
Please register here.
Saturday, October 19th, 10am to 2pm (Influenza and COVID-19)
Montgomery County Community College
340 DeKalb Pike | College Hall 144/148/151, Bluebell, PA 19422
Please register here.
Tuesday, October 22, 2:30pm to 7:00pm (Influenza and COVID-19)
Upper Merion Township Building
175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Please register here.
Thursday, October 24th, 2:30pm to 7:00pm (Influenza and COVID-19)
Bethel Community Church in Pottstown
575 North Keim Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Please register here.
The best way to prevent influenza, COVID-19, and their potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated. The CDC recommends getting the influenza vaccine in September or October. Residents can receive a new COVID-19 vaccine as long as two months have passed since their last COVID-19 vaccination. After vaccination, it takes about two weeks for the body to produce antibodies and provide protection.
In addition to getting vaccinated, take daily precautions recommended to reduce the spread of influenza and COVID-19.
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· If you are sick, limit your contact with others as much as possible to prevent infecting others.
・Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. Please throw away used tissues in the trash. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your bent elbow.
· Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
・Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. This is how bacteria spreads.
· Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with the virus that causes influenza and COVID-19.
· For the flu, the CDC recommends people stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever has subsided, except for medical treatment or other necessities. The fever should go down without using antipyretics.
· Click here for guidance on staying home for COVID-19 CDC recommendations.
Information about influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and other locations offering immunization services can be found on the Montgomery County Department of Public Health website or by calling 610.278.5145 or 610.970.5040 Please call me.
Other helpful websites that provide complete and up-to-date information about influenza and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) include Influenza | CDC and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
