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Friday, January 18, 2013

Public Flu Vaccine Clinic Planned for Sunday, Friday Clinics Postponed

A limited supply flu vaccine clinic will be open to public on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. until noon.

Beverly Hospital is running a limited supply flu vaccine clinic on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. The hospital, a member of Lahey Health which also owns Beverly Hospital at Danvers, said it is offering the clinic in response to the recent rise in the number of influenza cases. The flu clinic will be held in the main entrance of Beverly Hospital. The clinic is open to members of the public ages 18-64. You do not need to be a Beverly Hospital patient to receive a flu vaccine. Following are some helpful tips to consider before attending the flu clinic: Due to a limited supply of flu vaccine, only 200 shots will be administered at the clinic. Due a shipping issue, the flu clinic at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester will not take …

Saturday, December 15, 2012

CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Danvers

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 Danvers than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. While Danvers-specific data is not available, flu cases are up right now over the same time last year in the greater-Boston area, according to Google's Flu Trends. Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was considered low at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Danvers that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): Costco CVS Newbury Street (Route 1 northbound) Maple Street (Danvers Square) Endicott Street (Endicott Plaza) Walgreens High Street Elm Street (…

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Town Sees Decrease in State Supplied Flu Shots

This year the town will receive approximately half the vaccines it supplied to residents last year.

This year the town of Danvers has seen a 50 percent decrease in flu vaccine shots supplied by the state. Last year the town distributed approximately 1200 vaccines, in comparison to the 610 that were received last week. Danvers Public Health Director Peter Mirandi said this does not mean there is a shortage of vaccines available in Danvers. Pharmacies, physicians offices, and free clinics offcer the vaccine, many of which are covered under insurance plans with little to no fee. Christina O'Shea, R.N. Town of Danvers Public Health Nurse. said in past years the town has collaborated with Gloucester to receive more vaccines, since Gloucester privately purchases vaccines with a revolving account, as well as receiving state doses. If the town …

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