WILMINGTON, MA — Anyone can get the flu and, most importantly, anyone can give the flu to somebody else. Children can give it to their grandparents; babysitters can give it to newborns; workers can give it to co-workers who may have unknown health problems; and family members can give it to people in their households who may be at risk for serious complications of flu. A mild case of flu for one person may be deadly to another person.
To Prevent The Flu This Year:
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water before eating and after going to the bathroom.
- Stay away from people who have a fever and sore throat.
- Stay home if sick.
- Get a flu shot.
Now that the annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged six months and older, a diverse network of sources has sprung up to provide the vaccine. It is paid for by health insurance, which in Massachusetts covers 98 percent of the population. Currently, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) supplies free flu vaccines to local health departments to vaccinate those who do not have insurance. Primary care providers and pharmacies are making extra efforts to run flu clinics at convenient times.
Please check with the local pharmacies in Town, CVS, Rite-Aid and Target for current flu clinics.
The Wilmington Health Department is hosting a Town Wide Flu Clinic for residents ages 5 & up on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from noon to 3pm, and Wednesday, November 9, 5pm from 7pm, at Wilmington Town Hall.
Here is what you need to know about the town’s flu clinics:
- Free of Charge.
- Remember to bring your insurance cards.
- Vaccine will be available even if you do not have insurance.
- Please do not arrive earlier than the specified time.
- Anyone allergic to eggs or egg products must not take this vaccine.
- Anyone with a fever should delay vaccination.
- All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
(NOTE: The above announcement is from the Wilmington Health Department and most recent Town Topics newsletter.)
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