Fairfield Health Department Plans Fall Flu Vaccine Clinics

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Health Department will hold four flu vaccine clinics this fall for adults and children ages 3 and older at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities.

The walk-in clinics will be held on the following dates:

• Tuesday, Oct. 20: Noon to 7 p.m. in the gym at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 100 Mona Terrace.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21: Noon to 7 p.m. in the gym at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 100 Mona Terrace.
• Tuesday, Nov. 10: 3 to 7 p.m. in the gym at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 100 Mona Terrace.
• Monday, Nov. 16: 3 to 6 p.m. in the cafe at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 100 Mona Terrace.

All four clinics are walk-in only, and appointments are not required.

The Health Department recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Officials said residents are encouraged to get vaccinated early in the fall because it takes about two weeks after vaccination for the body to develop protection against the flu.

Flu vaccines will be available while supplies last. Injectable vaccines will be offered to people ages 3 and older, and high-dose vaccines will be available for people over age 65. Limited quantities of FluMist will be available for people ages 3 to 18.

Homebound Fairfield residents and parents of children younger than 3 can contact the Public Health Nursing Office at 203-256-3150 for information about vaccination options.

Patients can print and complete a flu vaccine consent form before visiting a clinic. The form is available at fairfieldct.gov/health. Patients should bring their insurance card and wear clothing that allows access to the upper arm.

The Health Department also will offer several other vaccines by appointment this fall, including the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 and older, the Prevnar 20 pneumonia vaccine for people over age 50, and the Tdap vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.

Appointments can be scheduled through the Health Department's online scheduling page.

The department accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Empire), Cigna, ConnectiCare, Medicare, Meritain Health, Oxford and UnitedHealthcare, including UHC and UMR, with no additional copay.

For people paying out of pocket, flu and Tdap vaccines cost $30 each. High-dose flu, Prevnar 20 and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines cost $65 each.

The clinics are cashless, only credit cards and checks will be accepted.

Uninsured Fairfield residents who cannot afford vaccinations can call the Public Health Nursing Office at 203-256-3150 to ask about low-cost or free vaccination programs that may be available.

Residents with questions about flu or other vaccines should contact their primary care provider. Questions about the clinics or vaccines offered by the Health Department can be directed to the Public Health Nursing Office at 203-256-3150.