Here’s A Roundup Of Local Pols Administering Free Flu Shots This Month

The start of October officially ushered in this year’s flu season and local politicians are partnering with medical centers to provide free flu shots this month.

Flu season typically runs from October until May. The Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccination as early as possible. On average, the flu contributes to 23,607 deaths in the United States each year, according to the CDC.

Last year’s flu season was particularly nasty. The virus that spread rapidly across the country was not the strain used in the vaccine, meaning the flu shot was only effective for 25 percent of people who received it, according to the Daily News.

This year’s vaccine is expected to be stronger and protect against three different types of flu, including the strain that did so much damage last year, reports the Daily News.

Here’s a list of the local politicians who are sponsoring free flu shots this month. You must call their district office in advance to make an appointment.

Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, district office located at 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, between Emmons Avenue and Shore Parkway, 718-743-4078.

• Thursday, October 8, 4 – 7pm, at Cymbrowitz’s district office.
• Tuesday, October 13, 10am – 1pm, at Cymbrowitz’s district office.
• Tuesday, October 20, 1 – 4pm, at Cymbrowitz’s district office.
• Thursday, October 29, 10am – 1pm, at Cymbrowitz’s district office.

City Councilman Chaim Deutsch, district office located at 2401 Avenue U, at East 24th Street, 718-368-9176.

• Tuesday, October 20, 9am – 1pm, at Deutsch’s district office.
• Thursday, October 22, 10am – 1pm, at Deutsch’s district office.

Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, district office located at 3520 Nostrand Avenue, near Avenue V, 718-648-4700.

• Wednesday, October 7, 10am – 2pm, at Weintstin’s district office.
• Tuesday, October 20, 9:30am – 12pm, at the Philip Howard Building at 1655 Flatbush Avenue.

City Councilman Alan Maisel, district office located at 2424 Ralph Avenue, between Mill Lane and Avenue N, 718-968-2770.

• Wednesday, October 7, 3:00 – 6:30pm, at Maisel’s district office.
• Friday, October 16, 10am – 1:30pm, at Maisel’s district office.
• Wednesday, October 21, 10am – 1:30pm, at Maisel’s district office.
• Thursday, October 29, 3 – 6:30pm, at Maisel’s district office.

To find other locations in your area where you can receive the vaccine, visit the Department of Health’s website.