City of Revere Hosts Three Flu Clinics For Residents
October 16, 2020
Revere Board of Health Says Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever This Year
October 16, 2020 -- As of October 16, the Revere Board of Health has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health of 2,945 positive and probable cases of COVID-19 in the City of Revere. The City is averaging 15.7 new cases a day. Revere is still classified as a "high-risk" community by the state.
“Reducing the influx of seasonal flu patients will help preserve the capacity of the health care systems that are already overwhelmed by COVID-19,” said Dr. Nathalee Kong. “Receiving flu vaccinations is especially vital this year – getting the vaccine is the most important thing you can do to protect yourself from the flu and its serious complications. It could also help ensure that you don’t contract COVID-19 and the flu at the same time – something incredibly dangerous for immunocompromised folks such as seniors and people with underlying health conditions.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging everyone to get the flu vaccine this year – saying the more people are vaccinated, the more people are protected. To learn more information from the CDC, please visit their influenza webpage.
The Revere Board of Health, along with the City of Revere Elder Services Department, is hosting three flu vaccination clinics in Revere with CVS Pharmacy. Insurance cards are encouraged but not required.
ALL RESIDENTS
The City of Revere in partnership with CVS Pharmacy will be hosting a flu clinic at the Beachmont School Parking Lot (15 Everard Ave – with a rain location in the Beachmont School gym) on October 17 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. All Revere residents aged 3 and up are welcome – flu shots and other missing immunizations are being administered. No registration is necessary. Please contact Adrienne Maguire at amaguire@reverek12.org with any questions.
REVERE SENIORS
The City of Revere Elder Services will host a flu clinic for seniors only at the Revere Senior Center on 25 Winthrop Ave on October 20th, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This flu clinic is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 781-286-8155.
PEDIATRIC DRIVE-THRU CLINIC
The City of Revere, in partnership with MGH Revere, will host a flu clinic at the Revere High School Parking Lot (101 School St) on October 24 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. This clinic is specifically for Revere residents under the age of 18. No appointment is necessary. Please contact Adrienne Maguire at amaguire@reverek12.org with any questions.
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