Final flu clinic by appointment only

| 29 Sep 2011 | 10:17

    WEST MILFORD — The West Milford Health Department is holding two child health conference/well baby clinics and flu immunization clinics on December 1 and December 22. The health conference programs are for resident families who either have no insurance, insurance with high deductible, or insurance that doesn’t cover well-care programs or immunizations. The West Milford Health Department’s well-care program is for children 2 to 5 years of age. Also held at the same time, by appointment only, will be a flu clinic for adult residents. The fee is $12, paid by check or money order. Those with Medicare Part B as their primary insurance will receive the vaccine at no cost. Those with Medicare HMO’s must pay the fee. The fee for the pneumonia vaccine is $25. For further information, call the Nursing Division of the Health Department at 973-728-2725. Its Web site is www.westmilford.org. To keep healthy, here are some simple rules for children and adults: Wash hands • before, during and after food is handled. • prior to eating and after using the bathroom. • after handling animals. • when hands are dirty. • as often as possible when coming in contact with someone who is sick.