Free Flu Vaccine Clinic In Town Of Northborough On December 7

Press release from the Town of Northborough:

November 30, 2020

The Northborough Health Department is holding a free flu vaccine clinic at Melican Middle School (145 Lincoln Street, Northborough) on Monday, December 7th from 3pm-5pm. This clinic is open to Northborough residents (ages 6 months and older) and town employees. Please review details below and remember to pre-register early to secure your appointment.

As a reminder, influenza immunizations are now required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts child care, pre-school, kindergarten, K-12, and colleges and universities. The new vaccine requirement is an important step to reduce flu-related illness and the overall impact of respiratory illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will be expected to have received a flu vaccine by December 31, 2020 for the 2020-2021 influenza season, unless either a medical or religious exemption is provided.

• Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register for a 15-minute appointment.
• Please wear short sleeves and bring one completed Patient Consent Form for each individual receiving a flu shot. Click here to download the Patient Consent Form. Please follow signs upon arrival and enter directly through the cafeteria door.
• Click here to view the Flu Vaccine Information Sheet.
• No insurance card or co-pay required.
• Do not attend if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or may have been imposed to COVID-19.

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