SENATOR MARTY GOLDEN URGES YOU TO GET YOUR FLU VACCINE AHEAD OF WINTER SEASON

Brooklyn – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today is announcing a   partnership with Coney Island Hospital to host a series of free flu shot events later this month at three locations throughout his district. Each year, Senator Golden offers opportunities to his constituents ahead of the Winter season, to protect themselves and others from the flu, in an effort to improve and protect public health in the community.

Free flu shots will be available to the community on:

*Tuesday, October 18, 2016 
Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 43 Seba Avenue
*Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Senator Golden’s Office, 3604 Quentin Road
*Tuesday, November 18, 2016
Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76^th Street

The free flu shot events are all scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling Senator Golden’s office at (718) 238-6044.

Senator Marty Golden stated, “I am proud to again partner with Coney Island Hospital to make the flu vaccination available at no cost to residents of my district. I wish to remind everyone how important it is to get a flu shot so to keep from falling ill this winter.  I look forward to joining my neighbors at these events and promoting good health in our community.”