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“Getting vaccinated is a great way to keep a new year’s resolution to live healthier,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino.
The clinics will offer the following vaccines:
- Free flu vaccines to residents ages 19 and up
- Free HPV and meningococcal vaccine for college students.
Residents who are uninsured or whose insurance doesn’t cover vaccines also may receive the following:
- Zoster vaccines for ages 60 and up to protect against shingles
- Flu vaccine for children ages six months through 18 years
- MMR for women of child-bearing age who neither received this vaccine nor had measles, mumps or rubella
Clinics will be held on the following schedule:
- Friday, Jan. 9 and Friday, Jan. 23 at the Yonkers clinic, 20 S. Broadway, 2nd floor, call 914-231-2500
- Friday, Jan. 16 and Friday, Jan. 30 at the White Plains clinic, 134 Court St., call 914-995-5800.
Call now for an appointment appointment. Supplies are limited.
We have vaccines for children, students, adults and seniors – and these vaccines provide safe and effective protection for a number of diseases,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, county commissioner of health.
To date, the Health Department has expanded access to adult vaccines by giving more than 2,000 vaccines at a variety of clinics countywide.
To prevent spreading the flu, cough or sneeze into your elbow and wash your hands often with soap and water frequently. If you do get a respiratory infection, stay home until 24 hours after your fever subsides to avoid spreading your germs. Clean surfaces you touch frequently, such as doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles and telephones.
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