Town Announces October Student Flu Clinic

Wilmington Board of Health and Wilmington Public Schools have announced an upcoming flu clinic aimed to keep residents healthy throughout the fall and winter.

On Thursday, Oct. 20, children from kindergarten all the way through high school can receive a flu vaccine through nasal spray and vaccination for no charge.

Appointments must be made in advance, and anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

The event will take place at Wilmington Middle School from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

According to the state Board of Health, vaccination is critical, as is keeping an eye on children's symptoms.

"Just like last year, children who have flu-like illness (fever with either cough or sore throat) should be kept home for least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever without the use of fever reducing medicines like Motrin, Advil, Tylenol or a store brand. For most children, this will be about 4 days," a statement sent out to all parents said.

For more information, please visit the Flu Information page on the WPS website.