HomeHealth Visiting Nurses offers flu shot clinics at community locations throughout Cumberland and York Counties. Influenza vaccine is recommended for people who are at risk of complications from influenza including pregnant women, children, senior citizens, people with chronic health problems and residents of long-term care facilities.
Influenza vaccine is also recommended for caregivers or others in close contact with people at risk of serious influenza including childcare providers, medical professionals and family members.
The Pneumovax pneumonia vaccine will be available at all adult clinics while supplies last. Flu Mist will also be offered as a vaccine alternative to children aged 2-18.
Please visit www.homehealth.org or call the flu shot hotline at (800) 747-4358 for the most recent clinic information and locations. Medicare Part B and Anthem/Blue Cross are accepted as payment for flu shots. Please must bring your insurance card with you.
For those paying privately, the flu shot fee is $30, Flu Mist is $45 and Pneumovax is $50. All clinics are open to people age 9 and older, with designated clinics open to all children ages 6 months and over. Parental consent is required to vaccinate children under 18.
The following clinics in the Lakes Region have been scheduled:
Monday, Nov. 3, 9-11 a.m. – Bridgton Community Center
9-11 a.m. – Cumberland, Tuttle Road Church
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. – Harrison Town Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m. – Yarmouth Amvets
Thursday, Nov. 6, 1-3 p.m. – Fryeburg Legion
Monday, Nov. 10, 3-5 p.m. – Harrison Fire Station
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2-4:30 p.m. – Windham Town Gym
Monday, Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m. – Gorham High School
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2:30-4:30 .p.m. – Gray – New Gloucester Middle School
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 3-5 p.m. – Bridgton Memorial School
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