Flu season is now well underway and based on the number of sicknesses last year, doctors are urging your family to get your flu shots, if you are able.
Depending on the type of flu shot you receive this year, it will protect you from three or four viruses that research suggests are most common this year.
Doctors say you should be vaccinated sooner rather than later because it takes about two weeks for the vaccination to take effect. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting your flu vaccine by the end of the month.
The Central Connecticut Health District is hosting nine flu clinics this month, including one in Wethersfield on Tuesday.
Here are details for the other flu clinics:
- Tuesday, October 2, Wethersfield Community Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 3, Newington Senior & Disabled Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 10, Rocky Hill Community Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Thursday, October 11, Berlin Community Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday, October 13, Newington High School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Monday, October 15, Wethersfield Community Center from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 16, Newington Senior & Disabled Center from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 24, Berlin Community Center from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, October 25, Rocky Hill Community Center from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
If you are interested, bring your insurance card to receive your vaccination for free. Depending on your carrier, you may need to still pay $25.
