Officials: County resident is fourth child to die from flu in the state
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Thursday, January 24
The past week has been no kinder to New Jersey residents suffering from a dangerous flu season, state officials say, and a fourth child in the state has died, according to an NJ.com report. The 12-year-old Bergen County girl died earlier this month, said state health department spokeswoman Dawn Thomas. Her name and hometown were not released, but officials said the girl had underlying health conditions. The current flu season continues to be one of the worst flu seasons in recent history, health department officials say. The department also added a Find a Flu Shot Locator to its website. Call ahead to make sure supplies haven't run out first. Have a question or news tip for Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes Patch? Contact editor Joseph M. Gerace at…
The NorthWest Bergen Regional Health Commission is holding flu clinics around the county
- LOCAL CONNECTIONS
- Jim Leggate
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Local residents looking to protect themselves from the flu this year can attend one of several upcoming local flu clinics being held by the NorthWest Bergen Regional Health Commission. The Wyckoff Board of Health will be holding its annual Flu Vaccination Program on Thursday, Oct. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. at Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church. Only individuals 18 years and older will be able to receive the flu vaccine. The vaccine is free for anyone with Medicare Part B and $25 for everyone else. In addition, the following resources will be available at the fair: health education, blood pressure screening, nutritional education, balance and fall risk assessment, body alignment, diabetes screening, home care and community resources, …
