Our thanks to Dr. Denise M. Makri-Werzen, PUBH:CH  HP RN/MT(ASCP) CSN/HT Ph.D. MS BS ECSNA President & Public Relations Events Coordinator for sharing the important information below:

The Essex County Office of Public Health Management will be hosting Vaccines for Children (VFC) Clinics this October. These clinics are by appointment only and open to children through age 18 who meet eligibility requirements (Medicaid eligible, NJ FamilyCare Plan A eligible, uninsured, or American Indian/Alaskan Native).

October Clinic Schedule

• Wednesday, October 1 – Watsessing Park Community Center, 38 Conger Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 | 3:30 – 6:30 PM

• Wednesday, October 8 – Upper Central Fieldhouse, 234 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050 | 3:30 – 6:30 PM

• Wednesday, October 15 – Bilal Beasley Community Center, 644 Lyons Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111 | 3:30 – 6:30 PM

Appointments:
Families must schedule in advance by calling 973-877-8456 or emailing vfc@essexcountynj.org.

The official flyers are attached in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Please share them widely within your networks to help spread the word and encourage families to schedule their appointments.

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that Essex County children and families have access to these important services.