Montefiore Hospital gives out shots ahead of flu season

By Jason Cohen Posted on September 21, 2020

Congressman Espillat gets his flu shot

Photos courtesy of Montefiore

With flu season quickly approaching, a Bronx hospital organized a vaccination event for members of the community.

On Friday, Sept. 18, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Andy Cohen joined Montefiore Health System for a community flu shot event at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center.

On Sept. 18, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Andy Cohen joined Montefiore Health System for a community flu shot event at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center.

Espaillat received his shot on site. Montefiore and Duane Reade/Walgreens are working together to keep Bronxites healthy this flu season by offering low to no-cost flu shots where they live, work and play.

Visit the Walgreens website to learn how to get a flu shot.

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Jason Cohen

Jason Cohen is a contributing reporter for the Bronx Times. Originally from New Jersey, he moved to the Bronx five years ago. Jason has been a reporter for about 14 years and loves what he does. In particular, he enjoys covering meetings, events, writing features and informing the public about news. He also has a passion for sports and anything with controversy, and his other interests include watching movies and going to the beach. When he isn’t reporting or writing, Jason spends his weekends working at a bagel shop. And, yes, he’s also a Mets fan. So, “Sorry Bronxites.”