Mayor Elicker To Announce Flu Clinic, Stress Heightened Need for Shots Amid Pandemic
Will join City Health Director and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro to get flu shot
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – On Friday, October 16 at 2:30 PM, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker will join New Haven Health Director Maritza Bond and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to mark the start of flu season and the opening of the City’s Flu Clinic. Mayor Elicker and Director Bond will discuss the heightened importance of getting flu shots this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and will join Congresswoman DeLauro in getting flu shots at the socially-distanced event in front of City Hall.
The Health Department is recommending that residents six months and older get vaccinated with a shot this season. Young children between six months and five years old are considered to be at high risk for the flu and should get vaccinated as soon as possible. People 65 years and older, pregnant women, and people with underlying medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease are also at high risk for flu complications. Flu shots are available at the New Haven Health Department, 52 Meadow Street, Monday-Friday, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
Flu Clinic Kick-Off Press Event
Mayor Elicker, Director Bond, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
New Haven City Hall
165 Church Street
New Haven, CT
Friday, October 16, 2020
2:30 PM
Media coverage is encouraged. Please wear a facemask.
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