Swine Flu Shots Today Locally

Walmart in New Jersey and the state of Pennsylvania are offering swine flu, or H1N1 shots, locally through this weekend. But there are rules and restrictions.

Walmart stores in Cinnaminson, Deptford, West Berlin and Hammonton are offering the shots from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Walmart will offer shots as long as supplies are available.

The Courier Post reports that Mollen Immunization Clinics, Wal-Mart's partner in the effort, charges a $15 administrative fee for those whose insurance doesn't cover the shot.

Mollen reportedly does not recognize major local insurers like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey. Mollen also doesn't accept New Jersey Medicaid, said the newspaper.

For more information: flushotsusa.walmart.com

The Montgomery County Health Department has scheduled two walk-in H1N1 flu clinics for people in the recommended target groups.

These clinics will only offer H1N1 vaccine to those who are in a high priority risk group as determined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Pennsylvania State Health Department.

Clinics are on Friday, November 20th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Hope Community Church, 2732 N Charlotte St Gilbertsville, PA,, and on Saturday, November 21st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Central MontcoTechnical High School, 821 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, PA

Moe information can be found on the Health Department's website at www.health.montcopa.org.

Also, The Pennsylvania Department of Health will hold four H1N1 clinics in the Fox 29 viewing area.

You must get an appointment in advance and two of the clinics (in Media and Manhiem) are booked.

There are some openings left in Reading, Pa., and Allentown, Pa.

Go to the following site to register:

http://pasns.state.pa.us/VaccinationRegistration/Registration.aspx

For more information about H1N1 influenza, residents may visit: www.H1N1inPA.com, www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/, or contact the Health Department at 610-278-5117 or visit the Health Department website at www.health.montcopa.org