Get Your Flu Shot Before Thanksgiving!

In this episode of A Moment with Marley, we are reminding you to get your flu shot before your Thanksgiving gatherings!  It is not too late to get your flu shot. The week of November 3 is the perfect time to get your flu shot as it take up to two weeks to take full effect. Flu viruses usually begin circulating in communities in late fall and early winter, and activity often spikes around the holidays when people are gathering indoors and traveling. Here in Meriden we are starting to see influenza activity. Getting vaccinated before a major gatherings like Thanksgiving helps you protect yourself and loved ones, including those at higher risk of serious illness such as individuals 65 years and older, people with certain chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, pregnant women and children younger than 5 years old. As your local health department, we recommend vaccination against the flu for both adults and children. If you still need to get your seasonal flu shot - we’ve got you covered! Make an appointment today to visit our Public Health Clinic at 165 Miller Street for your flu shot. Flu shots are free for Meriden residents ages 18 and younger regardless of health insurance status. For adults, the cost of the flu shot is $20; we also have FluBlok available for $40. Cash and check are accepted. We accept Connecticare, Cigna, Aetna, and other select health insurance plans. Call us at (203) 630-4234.