Flu Vaccines Being Restocked in Princeton
Preventive care is the best weapon against flu and influenza. And it's not too late to get vaccinated.
Despite a shortage of flu shots at Princeton pharmacies last week, supplies are being replenished and nearly 150 people turned out for free flu shots at a free health fair at the former Princeton Hospital site on Witherspoon Street on Sunday. “Overall, the flu has hit earlier and faster than in past years,” said Dr. Craig Gronczewski, chairman, department of emergency medicine at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. “It’s affecting more people and driving volume to the emergency departments.” The key to combatting flu is preventive care, Gronczewski said. That means generally everyone over 6 months old should be vaccinated, washing hands frequently with soap and water or Purell and staying away from people who are …
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8:45 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Flu shots should be gotten as early as October. If you haven't do it ASAP, better late than never. more ›