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2010 Flu Shots in Chelmsford

Flu season is here again. The Town of Chelmsford is providing flu shots free for town residents through a Seasonal Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic.

Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road (map)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (for Chelmsford residents ages 65+ and those under 65 with a chronic illness)
• 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (for all Chelmsford residents older than 6 months)

Residents age 65+ please bring ALL of your HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS with you. Donations are accepted from those under age 65 to cover the cost of the vaccine and supplies.

The clinic is administered by the Chelmsford Board of Health, and will be providing protection against three viruses:

• A/H1N1 (pandemic) influenza
• A/H3N2 influenza
• Influenza B

If you have any questions you may call Sue Rosa, RN at the Chelmsford Board of Health at (978) 250-5243, and you can also print flu shot flyer [pdf].

Other Area Flu Shots
Another list of area flu shots is available on the Massachusetts Public Flu Clinic Finder website:

• Flu shots in Chelmsford
• Flu shots in Lowell
• See other towns
• Search flu.gov for more local flu shots

General Information
A lot of resources exist to answer questions and provide tips on how to stay healthy this flu season. Here are some of the most useful:

• http://www.flu.gov - official Federal resource
• http://www.mass.gov/flu - official State resource
• More resources from Chelmsford Public Schools

Basic Tips to Stay Healthy
And as always, remember to practice these three simple tips this season:

1. Cover your cough
2. Wash your hands
3. Stay home if you're sick