On Oct. 28, Councilmember Corey Johnson hosted his annual Flu Shot Day at his district office. Ninety-seven community members availed themselves of the free vaccine. Dr. Mary Bassett, commissioner of the city’s Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, stopped by and personally injected Johnson. The councilmember praised the job Bassett has been doing, and stressed the importance of getting flu shots. Johnson also hailed Duane Reade/Walgreens’ providing of the vaccinations as a “great service to the community.” Those who didn’t have insurance could get a voucher from Johnson’s office for a free shot.
