Flu shots at Grace Cottage

TOWNSHEND - Grace Cottage Family Health will be offering a flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, October 8, from 9 am to noon. Preregistration is recommended; call (802) 365-4331. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows.
It is not necessary to be an established patient at Grace Cottage in order to get a flu shot at this clinic. Masks are required and anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Most insurance covers this preventive health measure; bring an ID and insurance card. If uninsured, payment for the flu shot is expected at the time of service.
An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to avoid getting the flu and spreading it to others. Two different flu shots are being offered this year, one for those ages 6 months to 64 years, and another for those who are 65 and older. It takes about two weeks for protection to develop after vaccination. The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a yearly flu vaccine. People over age 65 or those with any chronic disease, such as diabetes or asthma, have a higher risk of contracting the flu and are especially urged to get the shot.
Flu shots are also available at Grace Cottage weekdays by appointment; call (802) 365-4331. Grace Cottage Family Health is located at 185 Grafton Road - Route 35.
For more information about flu shots or the flu in general visit the national CDC and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov, the Vermont Department of Health website at www.healthvermont.gov or call the Vermont helpline at 2-1-1.