The Ocean County Health Department will be offering seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines (1 year and above) and the COV ID-19 vaccine for the 2024-25 season to all residents (6 months and above) . Please visit http://www.ochd.org for more information and to register fo r an appointment\, or call 732-341-9700 x7290. Eligible residents who are 65+ and considered immunocompromised should consider a second dose of the 2024-25 vaccine 6 months after the last dose as added protection as recomm ended by the Centers for Disease Control.
\nResidents looking to be vaccinated with a Pneumonia vaccine can schedule an appointment for Monday s at the Ocean County Health Department through March 31st\, 2025.
\n\;Note: Please bring your COVID Vaccine Record Card\, ID\, and insur ance card (if available). The COVID-19 vaccine is available for ages 6 mon ths and older\, who have not received the updated 2024-25 vaccine series. Only one (1) dose of the 2024-25 series is recommended unless you and your physician have discussed additional vaccination needs. For COVID vaccine appointments for children younger than 5 years\, contact the Ocean County Health Department for our pediatric clinics on Mondays.
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\nPlease be prepared to wait for 15 minutes after your vaccine. If you are taking an antibiotic on the day of your appointment\, please reschedu le your appointment. The Ocean County Health Department vaccination team w ill be more than happy to speak with you about your vaccine questions and offer health tips and education about staying healthy this Fall and Winter season.
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\nUninsured residents may also qualify for no out-of-pocket vaccines\, schedule an appointment\, or call extension 72 90 for additional information to protect you and your entire family.
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