Get Your Free Flu Vaccine

Photos Courtesy of John J. Armato

Alan Rochlin bravely accepted his flue vaccination during the health department's recent visit to Lincoln Elementary School.

Thumbs up.

Montgomery County Health Department offers free influenza immunizations right through Dec. 29.

Ocealyn Houle gets her vaccine.

In Pottstown, you can walk in to the Pottstown Health Center, 364 King St. on Mondays Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Wednesday's. Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 children younger than 19 can get a free immunization by appointment only, from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

You can call 610-970-5040 for an appointment.

Christian Tolan does not 

appear to be convinced.

But you didn't need an appointment if you were a student in the Pottstown School District.

Recently, the health department visited to provide flue shots and more than 500 staff and students participated.

Influenza can appear any time and in recent seasons, most infections have occurred in January and February.

Most people, six months of age and older, should get flu vaccine every year, according to the health department.

For additional locations providing flue vaccinations, click here.

Of course, some people are just show offs....