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 for an appointment\, or call 732-341-9700 x7290. Eligible residents who are 65+ and considered immunocompromised \;should consid er a second dose of the 2024-25 \;vaccine 6 months after the last dose as added protection as recommended \;by the Centers for Disease Contr ol.
\nResidents looking to be vaccinated with a Pneumonia vaccine ca n schedule an appointment for Mondays at the Ocean County Health Departmen t through March 31st\, 2025.
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\nNote: Please bring yo ur COVID Vaccine Record Card\, ID\, and insurance card (if available). The COVID-19 vaccine is available for ages 6 months and older\, who have not received the updated 2024-25 \;vaccine series. Only one (1) dose of th e 2024-25 \;series is recommended \;unless you and your physician have discussed additional vaccination needs. For COVID vaccine appointment s for children younger than 5 years\, contact the Ocean County Health Depa rtment for our pediatric clinics on Mondays.
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\nPleas e be prepared to wait for 15 minutes after your vaccine. If you are taking an antibiotic on the day of your appointment\, please reschedule \;yo ur appointment. \;The Ocean County Health Department vaccination team will be more than happy to speak with you about your vaccine questions and offer health tips and education about staying healthy this Fall and Winte r season.
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\nUninsured residents may also qualify for no out-of-pocket \;vaccines\, schedule an appointment\, or call exten sion 7290 \;for additional information to protect you and your entire family.
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