The Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Needham

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Needham than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Needham-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was also considered high at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Needham that offer the vaccine: According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country.  Five states – Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee – are reporting flu rates not normally seen until January, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The …

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Health Matters: Fighting the Seasonal Flu in Needham

Town officials encourage residents to get their immunizations in Needham; upcoming clinics are scheduled for Sept. 20 and 27.

Submitted by the Needham Public Health Department The Needham Public Health Department wants to reassure residents that we will continue to provide flu vaccine for this upcoming season. We will be holding flu clinics as we always have—so don’t feel you need to rush elsewhere to get your shots. It was again necessary for us to purchase influenza vaccine this year, and we will be billing Medicare and most private insurances. Everyone will need to bring insurance cards/information. We will be offering a flu clinic by appointment on Thursdays, Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 for those 18 years and older. These clinics will be held at James Hugh Powers Hall in Needham Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Hall is on the second floor, and the elevator is …

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VIDEO: Needham Health Dept. Offers Flu Shots

Town officials note importance of protection against influenza.

Health Matters: Start Thinking about Flu Season

Needham Health Department will offer immunizations for 2011-12.

Submitted by the Needham Public Health Department  The Needham Public Health Department wants to reassure you that, despite funding cutbacks in the state immunization program, we will continue to provide flu vaccine for this upcoming season.  We will be holding flu clinics as we always have—so don’t feel you need to rush elsewhere to get your shots. It was necessary for us to purchase influenza vaccine this year and we will be billing Medicare and most private insurances. Everyone will need to bring insurance cards/information. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends influenza vaccine for all people 6 months of age and older. Vaccination is especially important for people at higher risk of severe influenza and their close …

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