The St. Mary’s County Community Health Fair will be Friday, October 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept, 24801 Three Notch Road and only seasonal flu vaccine doses will be available. The vaccines will be administered to those 60 and older; those who are pregnant, and those who have a chronic disease.
 
Chronic diseases include insulin dependent diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, COPD, Asthma and those who are asplenic (without spleen).  Medicare card holders must bring their cards; $15 suggested donation accepted otherwise.

Over 600 citizens attended the event last year to learn more about the latest health and wellness news and products from over 50 exhibitors. Free Health Screenings will include screenings for skin cancer, podiatry, depression, vision (afternoon) and hearing. 

 All are welcome to attend and listen to a wide variety of health screenings, presentations and demonstrations. For more information, call (301) 475-4200 ext. 1073 or log on to www.stmarysmd.com/aging. For more information on flu vaccination, contact the St. Mary’s County Health Department at (301) 475-4330 or log on to www.smchd.org.