Flu Vaccinations In And Around Hillsborough

There’s one gift of the season that you don’t want to give (or get), and that is the flu.

The CDC recommends that everyone older than six months of age get the vaccine. Since it takes several weeks to reach maximum levels of protection within your body, it’s a good idea to get the vaccine as soon as possible. That's because flu season generally starts in October and goes through May.

This year’s cocktail provides protection against the influenza A H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the 2009’s H1N1 virus.

Beyond the vaccine, here are some simply precautions the CDC recommends taking to avoid the flu:

• Wash your hands thoroughly
• Use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze, then throw it away
• Try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth
• Avoid germy people, if possible (as a mom, I can tell you, this is not easy!)
• If you have a fever, stay away from others for at least 24 hours, until the fever passes

Be on the lookout for flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.

As an active mom, who works and runs around with a preschooler and a baby, sometimes waiting in the doctor’s office is not that appealing. These days, there are plenty of prevention options available.

Here’s list of where and when to get flu shots in and around Hillsborough, along with cost—although, you should check your insurance info, since it may be covered.

Location

Ages

Date/Time

Cost

Hillsborough Municipal Complex, Multipurpose Room

Adults 18 and over, excludes pregnant women

October 4 (1-4pm)
October 6 (4-7pm)
October 13 (4-7pm)

Check the website at www.hillsborough-nj.org for cancellations.

$20
Free to Medicare Part B recipients

Walgreens
706 Route 206
Hillsborough

Adults 18 and over. They offer a preservative-free flu vaccine for pregnant women

M-F : 8AM-10PM
Sat : 8AM-10PM
Sun : 8AM-10:00 PM

$31.99 (they will run insurance cards and charge appropriately for those covered)

Free to Medicare Part B recipients (with card)

ShopRite
RT. 206 & Amwell Road
Hillsborough 

Adults 18 and over. They offer a preservative-free vaccine for pregnant women

October 8 (10am-2pm) (after that date, come in during normal pharmacy hours & the pharmacist will provide vaccinations)

$30 (minus $10, if you have a PricePlus card; they will run insurance cards and charge appropriately for those covered)

Free to Medicare Part B (with card)

Stop & Shop
649 US Hwy 206
Hillsborough 

Adults 18 and over

Call ahead (908-359-7908) or stop by to inquire about hours, since they currently vary

$25 (they will run insurance cards and charge appropriately for those covered).

Free to Medicare Part B recipients (with card)

RiteAid
353 Us Highway 202/206
Bridgewater 

Adults 18 and over

M-F: 9am-9pm
Sa: 9am-6pm
Su: 9am-6pm

$27.99 (they will run insurance cards and charge appropriately for those covered).

Free to Medicare Part B recipients (with card)