Free Flu Vaccination Clinic for East Hartford Residents!
East Hartford, CT – InterCommunity Health Care will be at the Raymond Library on October 3rd and October 10th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to conduct a flu vaccination clinic. InterCommunity’s mobile unit will be located in the Raymond Library parking lot at 840 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108. The first 50 people to get a flu shot at each clinic will receive a $30 gift card.
No appointment is needed for these InterCommunity mobile events. Residents are advised to bring their insurance and ID cards; however, no one will be turned away from getting a flu shot. “The East Hartford Health Department recommends that all people ages 6 months and older receive a flu shot to reduce your risk of illness due to influenza,” said Director of Health Laurence Burnsed. “Getting vaccinated is especially important for individuals at high risk of severe illness, including persons 65 years and older, pregnant people, persons with underlying conditions, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and immunocompromising conditions. It’s also important for persons that provide care or have a high-risk family member within their household to reduce the risk of developing exposing our high-risk contacts.”
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. The best way to reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications is by getting vaccinated against the flu each year. If residents have questions about flu shot recommendations or the InterCommunity mobile flu shot events at the Raymond Library, please contact the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324 (option 1) to speak with a public health nurse.