10 November, 2010
The Hopkinton Board of Health through Century Health Systems will be sponsoring seasonal flu clinics for Hopkinton residents 18 years of age and older. The first clinic will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Senior Center at 28 Mayhew Street. A second clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 2010 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., also at the Senior Center. There is no charge for the clinic.
As the Board of Health has a limited amount of vaccine, please pre-register for either clinic by completing the form available at the Senior Center. To download the form click here
The Board of Health has inactive influenza vaccine, or the flu shot which is given by injection into the muscle. The Board of Health does not have the “high dose” inactive influenza vaccine which is available for people 65 years of age and older. Individuals who want the “high dose” vaccine should contact their primary care physician. Additionally, be advised that about half of the vaccine that will be used at the clinic is free of mercury.
Influenza can occur at any time but most influenza occurs from November through May. In recent 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 you 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
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any other questions call Hopkinton Board of Health at (508) 497-9725.
To download information about the flu shot click here
To watch our HCAM News video of the first flu clinic, see the video below.
