Community Flu Vaccine Clinic: O'Connor Hospital
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
About this event
Bassett Healthcare Network is hosting the following flu vaccine clinics for existing patients and/or community members.
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months old and older get vaccinated every flu season, which typically runs through the fall and winter, often peaking between December and February.
O'Connor Hospital
Wednesday, October 16
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Appointment only.
Details below.
O'Connor Hospital
Thursday, October 24
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Appointment only.
Click here for that event page.
Norwich Health Center
Friday, October 25
Afternoon only
Appointment only.
Click here for that event page.
Can’t attend one of these clinics? Contact your primary care provider or make an appointment at one of Bassett’s outpatient pharmacies by dialing 1-800-BASSETT (1-800-227-7388).
Insurance
If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card with you. These flu shots are offered to patients who are 18 years old or older.
Who is Most at Risk
Please keep in mind, people in the following groups are at the highest risk of flu complications:
- People with serious long-term health problems, like lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, and blood disorders
- People with immune system weakness, including those receiving cancer treatment, long-term steroid therapy, and those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or other immune diseases
- People 50 years of age or older
If you are unsure whether a flu shot is right for you, contact your primary care practitioner.
