Flu clinics announced in Marion and Rochester

Sep 19, 2014

The Marion Rochester Health District, the Marion Board of Health and the Rochester Board of Health, will hold seasonal flu clinics for Marion and Rochester residents.

The flu vaccine will be available as nasal mist for those between the ages of 2 and 49 years of age and is also available in the injectable form for all residents over the age of 6 months. A limited supply of Pneumonia vaccine will also be available.

Those attending the flu clinics should wear a short sleeve shirt and to bring all insurance and Medicare cards. Vaccinations will be given regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Transportation to the clinics can be arranged with the Council on Aging in each town.

Clinic locations, date and times are below:

Rochester Senior Center

Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Sippican School

Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Marion Town House

Monday, Oct. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Throughout the flu season, clinics will be held on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Marion Town House and on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. in Rochester Town Hall Annex.

For information call the Marion Board of Health at 508-748-3530 or the Rochester Board of Health at 508-763-5421.