Flu
season is upon us again—a stressful time for many NYC parents. From
vaccinations to healthy eating and good hygiene habits, there are many
ways to keep you—and your children—safe. For some expert tips, we chatted with Sandi Delack, president of the National Association of School Nurses and practicing nurse for 22 years, and Charles Tabouchirani, owner of the family-focused Cherry’s Pharmacy on 66th Street. — Check out Sandi’s advice and Charles’ advice.
Finally, if you want to protect your family with flu shots, check out our round-up of places to get vaccinated below.
For Adults & Kids:
Fort Greene Health Center
295 Flatbush Avenue extension, at the corner of Willoughby Street, 5th Floor
Brooklyn, New York, 11201.
Adults and
children 4 years of age and over.
Lenox Avenue
Health Center
115 West 116th Street
Public Clinic (HHC)
6 Months and Older
212-961-5742
Metropolitan Hospital Center
1901 First Avenue New York 10029
6 Months and Older
212-423-6262
Gouveneur HealthCare Services
227 Madison Street
6 Months and Older
Public Clinic (HHC)
212-238-7000
Bellevue Hospital Center
462
First Avenue
Public Clinic (HHC)
6 Months and Older
212-562-4141
Chelsea Health Center
303 Ninth Avenue – 1st Floor
Between
27th & 28th Streets
Adults and
children 4 years of age and over
Baruch Health Center
280 Delancey Street
Child
Health Clinic (HHC)
Affiliated
with Bellevue Hospital Center
6 Months to
17 Years
212-673-5990
Drew Hamilton Houses Health Center
2698 8th Avenue
Child Health Clinic
6 Months to
17 Years
Affiliated
with Harlem Hospital Center
212-939-8950
Brownsville Child Health Clinic
259 Bristol Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Child
Health Clinic (HHC)
6 Months to
17 Years
718-495-7283
Bushwick Health Center
1420 Bushwick Ave. Brooklyn 11207
Public
Clinic (HHC)
6 Months
and Older
718-919-1200
For Adults:
CVS offers flu shots for around $30 dollars, but only for adults over
the age of 18. CVS’ web site has an easy-to-use flu shot scheduler; just go online, pick your location and sign up for a time. (Cvs.com)
Duane Reade
locations are giving flu shots for $29.99.Click here for participating locations and other information. (Duanereede.com)
The
Brooklyn Junction Target is vaccinating people 18 with no appointments
necessary. Click here for more info.
Rite Aid has the most budget-friendly flu shots for adults, for only $24.99. (RiteAid.com)
To find
other local resources for the flu and flu shots, check out
facesofinfluenza.org or nyc.gov/flu.
