There's Plenty Of Flu Vaccine This Year - Get Your Flu Shot From Lexington Pharmacies

Press release from the Town of Lexington:

September 8, 2020

In the US last year:

• 34,000 people died from the flu
• Over 500,000 people were hospitalized with flu

The CDC urges everyone to get a flu vaccination this year - there is no shortage of flu vaccine.

Where to Get Your Flu Shot

You and your family can get your flu vaccination from your doctor or other healthcare provider, or at almost any pharmacy or urgent care center. Call ahead or visit their website - at some, you can make an appointment.

Pharmacies in Lexington

• Theatre Pharmacy, 1784 Mass. Ave, Lexington Center - 781-862-4480
• Walgreens, 60 Bedford St. - 781-863-1111
• CVS, 1735 Mass. Ave. - 781-862-4080

Urgent Care Centers in and Around Lexington

• CareWell Urgent Care, 58 Bedford St., Lexington - 800-659-5411
• PhysicianOne Urgent Care, 1019 Trapelo Rd., Waltham - 781-736-1800
• AFC Urgent Care, 1398 Mass Ave., Arlington - 781-648-4572
• AFC Urgent Care, 90 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington - 781-270-4700

Lexington Public Health

Due to the large amount of COVID-19 related work, the Lexington Department of Public Health willl only be doing 2 flu clinics this year, and pre-registration is required.:

For ages 60+ Only - THIS CLINIC IS FULL

Wednesday, October 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (You must pre-register, or you won't be vaccinated)

Hadley Public Services Building Parking Lot, 201 Bedford St.

For ages 13+ - REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 12, 10:00 AM

Saturday, October 31, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (You must pre-register, or you won't be vaccinated)

Hadley Public Services Building Parking Lot, 201 Bedford St.

This press release was produced by the Town of Lexington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.