Flu Shots at Ocean County Health Department

The county health department has another round of   appointments available, every Thursday in January from 3 to 6 p.m. at the county health department.

 Director Gerry P. Little is urging all residents over the age of 6 months to get seasonal flu shots. The Ocean County Health Department will be offering shots every Thursday during the month of January (Jan 5, 12, 19, 26) from 3 to 6 p.m. at its main headquarters at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River.

Little said that he recommends using the sessions for children under age of 5 who attend a licensed childcare center or preschool facility to get their mandatory shot. If not, children may be excluded from the facility. 

Flu shots and pneumonia shots are covered by non-HMO Medicare Part B, otherwise each shot costs $20. If you are under the age of 65 and requesting a pneumonia shot, you need to bring a note or prescription from your physican to recieve the shot. Flu vaccines are at no cost for those on Medicaid, other public assistance programs and others who may qualify. 

If you have any questions regarding the flu shot, directions to the Health Department, or concerns about cost, please call 732-341-9700, ext. 7502.