Flu Shots Still Available From Woburn Board Of Health

WOBURN, MA — The Department of Public Health recently announced that overall flu severity in the state has increased from low to moderate. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend people get vaccinated by the end of October, but the city of Woburn announced this week that flu shots are still available from the Board of Health, for anyone who has not yet gotten vaccinated. Residents can call the Board of Health nurse at 781-897-5928 to schedule an appointment.

Flu vaccines are also available from local health clinics and pharmacies.

Other:

Passport Health Woburn
Address: 600 West Cummings Park Suite 1625, Woburn, MA 01801
Hours Open: Call today to schedule an appointment

CVS/Pharmacy
Address: 415 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Hours Open: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Walgreens
Address: 675 Main St, Woburn, MA 01801 8405
Hours Open: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Walgreens
Address: 175 Main St, Woburn, MA 01801 8405
Hours Open: Daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Stop and Shop Pharmacy #96
Address: 2 Elm Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Hours Open: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CVS/Pharmacy in Target Store
Address: 101 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801
Hours Open: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CVS/Pharmacy
Address: 891 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Hours Open: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The CDC also has a special message for younger kids: “Children 6 months through 8 years of age who need 2 doses should receive their first dose as soon as possible after the vaccine becomes available to allow the second dose to be received by the end of October,” according to the CDC’s official page.

Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization or even death.

Typical flu symptoms include fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue.

The CDC estimates that 48 million people were hit by the flu in the United States in 2017-2018. The disease accounted for a staggering 959,000 hospitalizations, and 79,400 deaths during that time frame.

To minimize your risk of contracting the flu, follow these three simple steps:

1. Get a flu vaccine. It’s the best way to fight the flu!
2. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and wash your hands often.
3. Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can be used to treat your illness.