Wednesday, September 12, 2012
See the town's seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccinations schedule below.
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 12. Here are five things you need to know: 1. It’s should be a beautiful day today with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s, according to the National Weather Service. 2. From the town: The Arlington Health Department is once again offering seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccinations to Arlington residents (schedule attached). Over the past three years, the Arlington Health Department has provided more than 12,000 vaccinations to the public. The Centers for Disease Control recommends all persons ages 6 months and older receive the seasonal flu vaccination. The CDC also recommends that residents get vaccinated as soon as vaccine becomes available, typically beginning in September. A pneumonia vaccination is …
Monday, December 26, 2011
Vaccine is recommended for adults 60 years of age or older, and is scheduled for Jan. 11.
The Arlington Health Department will hold a shingles vaccination clinic for town residents next month. The clinic is scheduled or Wednesday, Jan. 11, 12:30-2 p.m., at the Senior Center, 27 Maple St. Shingles, also known as the Varicella Zoster virus, is a painful skin rash typically accompanied by blisters that can last for weeks or event months. Shingles affects more than 1 million people every year. The vaccine, introduced in 2006, is recommended by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention for adults 60 years of age and older. It will be available in Arlington for $170, reduced from the average price of $250-300 from private offices. There is no insurance reimbursement for those receiving the vaccine from the town. Those …
Monday, November 14, 2011
Vaccine is recommended for adults 60 years of age or older. Pre-registration is required.
The Arlington Health Department will hold a shingles vaccination clinic for town residents on Wednesday. The clinic is scheduled for, Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, 27 Maple St. Shingles, also known as the Varicella Zoster virus, is a painful skin rash typically accompanied by blisters that can last for weeks or event months. Shingles affects more than 1 million people per year. The vaccine, introduced in 2006, is recommended by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention for adults 60 years of age and older. It will be available in Arlington for $170, reduced from the average price of $250-300 from private offices. There is no insurance reimbursement for those receiving the vaccine from the town. Those interested…
