BRUNSWICK — Over the next three months, CHANS Home Health Care will offer more than 40 public flu shot clinics throughout the Midcoast region. Available free of charge to anyone in the community older than 6 months of age, the vaccinations help to prevent the spread of seasonal influenza.
Mid Coast Health cited the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which stated flu vaccination is especially important for people at higher risk of severe complications from illness, and for persons who are in close contact with those at higher risk. High-risk groups include adults over 65, children younger than 5, and pregnant women. Last year, CHANS provided more than 5,000 free vaccinations to community members.
The full schedule of clinics is available at www.midcoasthealth.com/flu. Additionally, CHANS will host “Flu Shot Fridays” beginning Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to noon at Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive in Brunswick.
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