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Influenza (Flu)

The Seasonal Flu vaccine is more Important Than Ever. Please Get Immunized!

Influenza immunization will be required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts schools, colleges and universities. The new vaccine requirement is an important step to reduce flu-related illness and ​the overall impact of respiratory illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Students will be expected to have received a flu vaccine by December 31, 2020 for the 2020-2021 influenza season, unless either a medical or religious exemption is provided. Higher education students who are completely off-campus and engaged in remote learning only are also exempt from this. Learn more about this requirement.

Preventing the flu will save lives!  

Flu Resources

• http://www.flu.gov/
• Current Vaccine Information Statements for Influenza and other Immunizations
• Mass Live
• CDC FluView

HealthMap Vaccine Finder - A free, online service where users can search for locations that offer immunizations. 

Visit CDC’s website to find out what to do if you get sick with the flu and how to care for someone at home who is sick with the flu. www.cdc.gov

Public Health Advisory - Opiate Overdose

The City of Worcester Division of Public Health is concerned about an increase in deaths related to opiate overdoses in recent days. Preliminary testing indicates that contaminated heroin may be available on the streets. If you witness a suspected drug overdose please call 9-1-1 immediately.

Resources

• Overdose Facts
• Signs of an Overdose
• Learn to Cope (parent support group and Narcan training)

Disclaimer

This website is not intended as a substitute for proper medical care, only a supplement to it. If you believe you have a medical problem, please contact your family doctor or physician.