Flu Clinic To Be Held At Milford’s Wellness Works! Health Fair

MILFORD, CT — The Milford Health Department will be hosting a flu clinic for all individuals nine years of age and older this Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 11:30 – 4:00 pm. The clinic will be held at the Parsons Gymnasium located at 70 West River Street. As flu shots will be provided during the Wellness Works! Health Fair, individuals are welcome to visit with health & wellness vendors who are participating in the fair as well.

Flu shots will be available at the clinic to individuals age nine and older. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recommend that all individuals age 6 months and older get a flu vaccination to protect them from developing the flu. The cost of the seasonal flu shot is $20.00, payable by cash or check.

The Milford Health Department will also offer the Fluzone High Dose to individuals 65 years of age and older. Fluzone High Dose is the first and only influenza vaccine designed specifically for people 65 year of age and older. Persons in this age group have a higher risk for complications from influenza. Flu seasons are unpredictable and can be severe.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) details that each year between 140,000-710,000 flu-related hospitalizations and up to 56,000 flu-related deaths occur; it is estimated that 70% of the hospitalizations and 85% of the deaths occur in people 65 years of age or older.

The cost of the High Dose flu shot is $48.00, payable by cash or check. The Milford Health Department also encourages residents to practice good respiratory etiquette to prevent and reduce the spread of flu this season. Precautions such as staying at home when you are sick, covering your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze, using and properly disposing of tissues, and washing your hands are important measures to help reduce the spread of serious respiratory illnesses.

For questions regarding seasonal influenza, please visit the Milford Health Department website at
http://www.ci.milford.ct.us/he... or via phone at 203-783-3285.