FLU/COVID-19 Vaccination Information

East Hartford Health Department Clinic Schedule
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East Hartford, CT – The East Hartford Health Department is offering residents, aged 12 and older, flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Senior Center located at 15 Milbrook Drive during the month of October. Clinics are scheduled on Friday, October 13, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Friday, October 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Regular and high-dose flu vaccines will be available; updated COVID-19 vaccines will be available as inventory is available. 

Appointments can be scheduled for the Senior Center clinics by contacting the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324 (option 1).  Walk-ins are welcome at both clinics, and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Residents are advised to bring their insurance and ID cards; however, no one will be turned away. To speak with a public health nurse about vaccine recommendations or to check the availability COVID-19 vaccine at an upcoming clinic, please contact the health department.  Health Department staff can also assist residents with identifying local flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics for a child under the age of 12 years. The Town of East Hartford will announce flu and COVID-19 community clinics as additional dates and locations are scheduled.

“The Health Department recommends all eligible individuals to receive both your COVID-19 and flu shot to reduce your risk of severe illness and hospitalization during this viral respiratory season,” 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 exposing high-risk contacts.

The East Hartford Health Department recommends that all people ages 6 months and older receive one updated Pfizer or Moderna vaccine regardless of their previous vaccination status. Children 4 years of age and under may need additional doses depending on their COVID-19 vaccination history and the vaccine formula. For both Moderna and Pfizer, the updated 2023-2024 formulation is a monovalent vaccine based on the Omicron XBB.1.5 sublineage of SARS-CoV-2. The bivalent formulation (Original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5) is no longer in use.  Though formulated to produce antibodies for the XBB.1.5 variant, recent studies suggest that the updated COVID-19 vaccine will also provide protection against other variants in circulation.

The East Hartford Health Department encourages residents to make a plan if you are eligible to receive your flu and/or COVID-19 vaccines. There is no need to stagger vaccines so if you’re due for both – you can get your flu shot and your updated COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. Based on the data and evidence available to date, the Health Department stresses that these updated shots are safe and effective.

East Hartford Health Department Offers Flu and Covid19 Drive-thru Clinic

East Hartford, CT – The East Hartford Health Department is offering a drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 4th for residents 12 years and older.  Regular and high dose flu vaccines will be available at the clinic as well as the updated COVID-19 Moderna (Spikevax) vaccine.  The drive-thru clinic will be conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 90 Remington Road near Norris Elementary and McAuliffe Park.  Residents are advised to access Remington Road from McKee Street and follow the signs for the clinic entrance.  The clinic will have a walk-up vaccine station for residents arriving by public transportation or on foot from nearby neighborhoods. 

No appointment is needed. Residents are advised to bring their insurance and ID cards; however, no one will be turned away. PLEASE NOTE:  Currently, the COVID-19 vaccine is only for East Hartford residents due to limited supply and funding source.  Contact the health department closer to the clinic date to see if there is inventory for residents from other towns. For questions regarding the vaccines or to speak with a public health nurse, contact the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324 (option 1).

Date:  Saturday, November 4, 2023

Time:  10 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:  90 Remington Road*

Cost: There is no cost for getting the flu or COVID-19 vaccines.

*Access Remington Road from McKee Street and follow signs for clinic entrance.

There will be a walk-up option for individuals without vehicles

The East Hartford Health Department accepts all patients, regardless of insurance status.

For more information about vaccination recommendations and health department clinic options, please visit the East Hartford Health Department website.

 

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In addition to the clinics offered by the Town of East Hartford, where else can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?

  • Visit vaccines.gov to search for vaccine clinics located in the State of Connecticut. 

Assistance for Businesses

Businesses in East Hartford can contact the Town of East Hartford Health Department at (860) 291-7324 to inquire about scheduling an on-site clinic for employees.

Assistance for Homebound Residents

If you are physically or medically unable to leave your home to the get the COVID-19 vaccine, you may be able to access transportation assistance or arrange for vaccination at your residence. East Hartford residents can contact the Town of East Hartford Health Department at (860) 291-7324 to inquire about homebound assistance.

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