Friday, January 25, 2013
The department's flu vaccine supply was rapidly depleted following a public health emergency announcement two weeks ago.
The Wayland Health Department has received additional stocks of flu vaccine mist and will provide the vaccine to children with written consent from parents. According to a press release from the department, a limited amount of the intranasal vaccine became available as of Tuesday, Jan. 22. Parents are asked to read the information about the vaccine and fill out the consent form before seeking the vaccination. The department does not currently have any injectable flu vaccine. Individuals who need the injection can contact the department and be placed on a list to be contacted when the Health Department receives additional supplies, which is expected to occur mid to late next week, the press release reads. The Wayland Health Department is …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Our flu shot finder widget can help you locate other places to receive your flu vaccination.
[Update]: The Wayland Health Department has placed an order for a limited amount of additional injectable flu vaccination, according to a press release. The new supply is expected to arrive on or before Jan. 28, 2013, the press release reads. In addition, an order for flu mist vaccine has also been placed, but it is unknown when that will arrive at the Wayland Health Department. [Original Article]: The Wayland Health Department has exhausted its supply of flu vaccine as of Friday morning, according to a press release. On Wednesday, Boston Mayor Tom Menino declared the recent outbreak of flu cases a flu emergency. There have been more than 700 reported cases in the city this flu season, according to the Boston Public Health Commission. That…
Friday, December 14, 2012
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Boston than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Wayland-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was considered low to moderate at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Wayland that offer the vaccine: CVS Rite Aid Wayland Health Department -- The Health Department offered flu vaccine clinics earlier this fall. For anyone who missed out on those opportunities, the vaccine is still available, for free, through the town's community nurse, but you must schedule an appointment. …
Monday, September 26, 2011
The Wayland Health Department provided the information below about three, free flu vaccine clinics for Wayland residents.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
The Wayland Health Department along with Wayland residents who volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) will be providing free flu vaccine clinics for all interested individuals on the following dates: - Tuesday, Oct. 4, from noon-4 p.m. - Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. All clinics will take place in the Large Hearing Room at the Wayland Town Building and both injectable and mist seasonal flu vaccine will be available. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), all individuals age 6 months and older should be vaccinated annually against the flu. People with a severe allergy to eggs or to a vaccine component are the only exceptions. Wayland also has a limited …
