Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Influenza vaccine to be given Wednesday, Thursday, Jan. 16, 17 at Belmont Center branch.
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Tuesday, January 15
The following Information was provided by Belmont Savings Bank: Belmont Savings Bank is offering free flu shots Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 16 and 17, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their main office in Belmont Center at 2 Leonard St. Mount Auburn Hospital will provide nurses to administer the vaccine. “This flu season has already been one of the worst on record, and it is not too late get vaccinated. We want to insure that everyone in our community has a convenient way to get a free flu shot,” said Bob Mahoney, President and CEO of Belmont Savings. “We approached Mount Auburn Hospital and they were thrilled to partner with us on this initiative,” he said. Given the branch’s convenient location, the Bank has offered its space to work with …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Some pharmacies have run out of the flu vaccine but those still in need can find them in town.
Flu shots have been hard to come by in the wake of the heavy flu season that has hit the Boston area, but there are some places in Watertown to get the vaccine. The two CVS Pharmacies in town report that they have run out of the vaccine, but the pharmacy at Target, in the Watertown Mall, still has some available. Residents can drop in and request it as long as it lasts. CVS will likely get more vaccine, so check back later this week. The Watertown Health Department still has some, too, and members of the staff will put on a flu clinic on Friday, Jan. 18. The free clinic will be held at the Watertown Free Public Library from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. As long as the vaccine remains, the Health Department will also take walk in appointments on Friday…
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in the Watertown area than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was considered moderate at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in and near Watertown that offer the vaccine: More locations According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country. Five states—Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee—are reporting flu rates not normally seen until January, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The flu season normally …
