Westport Weston Health District: It's Still Flu Season

WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Weston Health District cautions residents that it is still flu season and urges people to get a flu shot, if they haven't already.

"The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that flu activity continues to increase throughout the nation and is wide-spread in Connecticut," wrote town officials in a statement. "The Westport Weston Health District still has vaccine available and if you have not received your annual flu vaccination, you are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible."

Injectable vaccines are still available for persons three years and older, and the high dose vaccine for persons 65 years and older, both of which are preservative-free, according to the district.

"The cost for seasonal vaccine is $45 and high-dose is $65 cash, MasterCard or Visa. WWHD accepts Medicare Part B, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and Connecticare insurances," wrote officials.

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