Springfield Adds New Flu Shot Date

Following concerns that Springfield's Jewish residents may not be able to attend the local flu shot session because of Rosh Hashanah, township officials have added a new date for flu shots. 

In addition to the original Sept. 29 and Oct. 5 date, the regional health department will also administer seasonal flu shots in Springfield on Oct. 15. 

Residents had contacted Springfield's Township Committee noting that the Jewish high holiday Rosh Hashanah overlaps with the Sept. 29 date. Officials added the new date to accommodate residents who might be able to attend. 

The Sept. 29 session will take place at the Springfield municipal building from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Oct. 5 event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at the Sarah Bailey Center. The Oct. 15 session will also take place at the municipal building and will last from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is a $10 cash only fee for every participant without Medicare.

Committee member Jerry Fernandez, the township's liaison to the health department, advised residents that they can also attend flu shot sessions in neighboring municipalities. A full schedule is on the Township's website.