9 October, 2013
2013 Seasonal Flu Clinics by the Hopkinton Board of Health through Century Health Systems will be held on October 10, 2013 at the Town Hall (lower level), 18 Main Street and on November 4, 2013 at the Senior Center which is located at 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA. These will be the only clinics the Board of Health holds this season. These Clinics are for Hopkinton Residents 19 years of age or older.
Flu Clinics
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @ Town Hall
Monday, November 4, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ Senior Center
A limited amount of vaccine is available so please pre-register for either clinic that you will be attending. You may obtain the Influenza Questionnaire and Consent Form by contacting the Board of Health at (508) 497-9725. The clinic will utilize the inactive influenza vaccine, or the flu shot which is injected into the muscle.
Influenza can occur at any time but most often occurs from November through May. In reason seasons, most infections have occurred in January and February. Adults and older children need one dose of influenza vaccine each year.
Should you become ill with the flu please be considerate of others. Stay home if you have a fever, cough or sore throat. Clean your hands often during the day, especially after coughing or sneezing. Always cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve and discard used tissue in a waste basket.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please call the Board of Health Office if you have any questions.
