New London To Host Drive Up, Walk Up Flu Clinic

NEW LONDON, CT – Ledge Light Health District will host their 7th annual Drive-Thru to Beat the Flu clinic in the parking lot of New London High School on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. It will be a combination drive-thru and walk up clinic.

According to a news release, flu shots will be available for adults 18 years and older at no cost who live in New London, Stonington, Waterford, Groton, Ledyard, East Lyme, Lyme, Old Lyme and North Stonington.

The Drive-Thru to Beat the Flu is a full-scale exercise that allows Ledge Light Health District staff, Medical Reserve Corps and partners to practice mass dispensing plans.

This year’s clinic is a regional exercise spearheaded by Ledge Light Health District in which four hospitals, five health districts, UCFS (Community Health), American Ambulance, Disaster Behavioral Health Network and other partners will work together using a scenario of the bird flu to provide vaccinations quickly and safely. The New London Emergency Management, New London Police, and New London High School have been working behind the scenes with Ledge Light Health District planning this exercise for several months.

A flu consent form is required from each participant. Forms can be downloaded from www.llhd.org or obtained at the Drive-Thru.

It is recommended that people wear a tank top, short sleeve shirt or loose-fitting clothes for easy access to the upper arm. Any questions, please call 860-448-4882.

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