Newton Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions Against Flu; Vaccines Still Available
Like many communities, Newton has had a significant increase in flu cases this year (over last year), with more than 130 cases so far this season.
As the region continues to deal with a bad flu season, Newton health officials have offered a number of tips on how to stay healthy and where to get a flu vaccine locally. For those who still need a flu shot, the city of Newton will partner with Newton-Wellesley Hospital to offer a free flu vaccination clinic next week at the Newton Free Library, according to a press release on the city's website . The clinic will be by appointment only. To schedule a time for the clinic next week, call the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Carefinder appointment line at 617-243-5900. The clinic is open to all and non-Newton residents may schedule appointments. "Vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu,” Health and Human Services Commissioner Dori Zaleznik…
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Melanie Graham
10:04 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012
Thank you so much for this info, Rachel! more ›