It's Cold-Weather Illness Vax Time In West Hartford, How To Get The Shots

BLOOMFIELD/WEST HARTFORD, CT — With fall starting later this week, its becoming more and more timely to get vaccinated against cold-weather illnesses that traditionally spike when the mercury plummets.

The West Hartford Bloomfield Health District is hosting a series of clinics, starting Tuesday, Sept. 20, where folks in those two communities can be vaccinated/boosted for Covid-19 and the flu.

Experts say, at the very least, a well-vaccinated person means such an illness is an inconvenience rather than a life-altering crisis.

At these clinics, vaccines available include: the Pfizer Covid vaccine for those 12 and up; the Moderna Covid vaccine for those 18 and up; and flu vaccines for those age 4 and up. The new vaccines that target Omicron variants will be offered.

Those looking to get vaccinated at these clinics should bring identification, an insurance card and a COVID vaccination card.

The following clinics are open to the public:

• Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Bloomfield Senior Center, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield.

• Monday, Sept. 26, at West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium, 9 to 11 a.m., 50 S. Main St., West Hartford.

• Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Bloomfield Senior Center, 10 a.m. to noon, 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield.

• Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Bloomfield Senior Center, 10 a.m. to noon, 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield.

• Thursday, Oct. 6, at Elmwood Community Center, Room 24-25, 10 a.m. to noon, 1106 New Britain Ave., West Hartford.

• Thursday, Oct. 6, at West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 50 S. Main St., West Hartford.

• Monday, Oct. 17, at West Hartford Senior Center, 1 to 3 p.m., 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

• Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Bloomfield Senior Center, 4 to 6 p.m., 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield.

• Thursday, Oct. 20, at West Hartford Town Hall, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., 50 S. Main St., West Hartford.

• Friday, Oct. 21, at West Hartford Town Hall, 10 a.m. to noon, 50 S. Main St., West Hartford.

For flu immunizations, the insurance provider will be billed.

Insurance plans that are accepted include Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, Cigna, ConnectiCare , Medicaid, Medicare Part B, and United Health/Oxford.

For those who do not have insurance, the fee is $30 per adult. Cash or check accepted; no credit cards.

Anyone with any questions can contact Susan Walsh, BSN, RN, at 860-561-7909, or email susan.walsh@westhartfordct.gov.

For more information or if scheduling a COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, call the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District at 860-561-7900. For additional vaccine options, visit vaccines.gov.