"Now that the flu season is under way, I am urging all Plainfield adults -- even those in good health -- to take advantage of the flu shots that are being made available by the City's health department," says Plainfield Mayor Al McWilliamsA third flu clinic has been scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd. The clinic will be held at the City Hall Annex, 510 Watchung Avenue between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., according to City Health Officer Jadwiga Warwas, M.D.
"We have been fortunate in being able to get sufficient supplies for this year," says Dr. Warwas, "and we are urging all Plainfield adults to take advantage of the early availability.
157 residents took advantage of the clinic on November 19 to get their shots.
Residents covered by Medicare or Aetna insurance will have to make no payment; others will be asked to make a donation of $25 to cover costs of the shot and administration of the program.
Preregistration is urged. For more information and to preregister, call the Plainfield Health Division at (908) 753-3092.
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