Long Beach Island residents can make an appointment now to get a free flu shot at the LBI Health Department, at 2119 Long Beach Blvd. in Ship Bottom. The department has the regular seasonal flu vaccine as well as the high-dose vaccine recommended for those age 65 and older.

“Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever this year,” the health department emphasizes. “A flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of getting the flu, prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses, and help…