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....

Pottstown Schools Shoo Away the Flu

Blogger's Note: This morning we're posting a guest entry from John Armato, the director of community relations for the Pottstown School District and official FOB (Friend of this Blog).

Edgewood's Jonathan Martin

POTTSTOWN -- Students and staff at the Pottstown School District’s middle and elementary schools are trying to beat the flu this winter.   

All students and staff had the opportunity to take part in a flu vaccine clinic sponsored by the Montgomery County Health Department.   

The school district program, under the direction of District Head Nurse Anne Frederick, provided for all middle school and elementary students and staff who chose to take part in the program.

Diamonte Williams, also of Edgewood, was very brave about it

The vaccine was available in both shot and nose mist form for younger students.   

Nurse Frederick explained, “We are hoping that by being proactive and providing the opportunity for our students and staff to be vaccinated early in the flu season will help them maintain their good health and be able to attend school and continue their academic performance."

For more information about the people, programs and facilities at the Pottstown School District, visit the web site at www.pottstownschools.com, or just click here.