Wellness
Where Haddonfield Residents Can Get a Free Flu Shot This Fall: Camden County's Walk-In Clinics
Free, walk-in, no residency proof. The November dates, the addresses and who should go first.
You can get a free flu shot from Camden County without an appointment and without proving where you live. The county's Bellmawr clinic has walk-in hours on Tuesdays, Nov. 10, 17 and 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. It's open to anyone 6 months and older.
If your doctor's office is booked or your pharmacy line is long, this is the easy option.
The November walk-in dates
Bellmawr HealthFirst Care and Wellness Center 35 E. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031 Phone: 856-931-2700 Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon: Nov. 10, Nov. 17 and Nov. 24.
Camden HealthFirst Care and Wellness Center 400 Mt. Vernon Street, Camden, NJ 08103 Phone: 856-756-2266 The county's posted Wednesday walk-in dates for Camden were in October. The page doesn't list November walk-ins there, so call before you go.
The county also says flu shots are available at its HealthFirst centers throughout the season with no appointment. Since the page lists specific walk-in mornings, a quick call first saves you a wasted trip.
What it costs and who can go
It's free. The county says all of its flu vaccination services are free, confidential and open to the general public. You don't need to show proof of residency.
Walk-ins are open to anyone 6 months and older. The county's separate public flu events serve people 9 and up, so the walk-in clinics are the better fit for younger kids.
Who should go sooner rather than later
The county points to groups more likely to get seriously sick from the flu:
- Children under 5.
- Adults 65 and older.
- Pregnant people.
- People with weakened immune systems.
- People with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or lung disease.
If that's you or someone you live with, the county says getting vaccinated early in the season matters most. Flu season usually runs from October through May.
If you get sick anyway
The county's advice is simple: rest, drink fluids and call your doctor, especially if you're in a higher risk group or getting worse. Ask about antiviral medicine. The county notes it works best when started within 48 hours of symptoms.
Want to stay well this winter in other ways? Our list of walking loops in and near Haddonfield is a good place to start.
FAQ
Do I need to live in Camden County? No. The county says its flu shots are free, confidential and open to the public, and proof of residency is not required.
Can my kids get one? The walk-in clinics are open to anyone 6 months and older. The county's separate public flu events serve ages 9 and up.
Do I need an appointment? No. The county says no appointment is required at its HealthFirst centers. Calling ahead is still smart.
Sources
- Camden County Seasonal Flu Shots
- CDC: People at increased risk for flu complications
- NJ Department of Health: Influenza
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