Shingles Vaccine at Butler TownshipIf you are over 50 years old and Uninsured or Underinsured... the Department of Health will be administering the SHINGLES vaccine.

WHY?

Shingles (Zoster) vaccine helps prevent Shingles.  It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.  The virus stays in your body and can resurface any time as Shingles – a painful, blistering rash.  Even if you feel healthy, your risk for Shingles increases as you get older.

WHEN?

1:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 30, 2013

WHERE?

Butler Township Community Center
411 West Butler Drive
Drums, PA 18222

You are eligible for the vaccine at NO COST if you are:

  • 50 years of age or older and
  • Uninsured (no insurance) or
  • Underinsured (your insurance does not cover the vaccine)

**Please call Luzerne County State Health Center at 570-826-2071 if you have any questions.**