NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 20 -- Middlesex County issued the following news release:
As October marks the beginning of flu season, Middlesex County is encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves and their community. To support this effort, the Middlesex County Office of Health Services is offering free flu clinics countywide from October through December for eligible residents aged 6 months and older.
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that can affect the lungs, nose, and throat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), common symptoms may include cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, and sometimes fever or chills. Children may also exper...