SYRACUSE - The first round of scheduled flu shots given by Onondaga County were given out Wednesday afternoon at the Magnarelli Community Center. Three hundred people were expected to show up to the event which required an advance registration. Those looking for a flu shot had to go online, sign up for an appointment, and then either present proof of insurance or pay thirty dollars when showing up for the shot.
Vaccines were made available either as a traditional shot or through a nasal spray that was shot once in each nostril. Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney was on hand for the event and got her flu shot too. “Easy and painless” is how Mahoney described the shot. She also encouraged everyone to get their shot, but to be patient because not everyone could get one right away due to limited supplies.
Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Cynthia Morrow was originally expected to be in attendance, but was “laying low” according to Deputy Commissioner Linda Karmen. Morrow is expected to speak about the flu tomorrow.
Vaccines were made available either as a traditional shot or through a nasal spray that was shot once in each nostril. Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney was on hand for the event and got her flu shot too. “Easy and painless” is how Mahoney described the shot. She also encouraged everyone to get their shot, but to be patient because not everyone could get one right away due to limited supplies.
Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Cynthia Morrow was originally expected to be in attendance, but was “laying low” according to Deputy Commissioner Linda Karmen. Morrow is expected to speak about the flu tomorrow.
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