Westport Weston Health District

Mark A.R. Cooper, Director of Health for the Westport Weston Health District announced today that there are plenty of appointment slots open for the Flu Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Tuesday, October 19th at the Easton Library, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. This is the last flu vaccination clinic currently  scheduled in Easton. Appointments can be made by visiting the Health District’s website, www.WWHD.org , and clicking on the “BOOK NOW: Click here to book your flu shot appointment” link. Walk-ins will be accepted.

The CDC recommends everyone six months of age and older get vaccinated.  The Health District will vaccinate individuals aged 3 and older. Director of Clinical Services Vanessa Hurta stated: “Due to a mild flu season last year, there is concern that low immunity could lead to an active and early flu season this year. The CDC says it is ideal to have the flu vaccine before the end of this month.”

The Westport Weston Health District has a limited supply of high dose, and standard influenza vaccine. The vaccinations are also available at the Health District offices, 180 Bayberry Lane, Westport.  The high dose flu vaccine is available for persons 65 years and older.

Walk-ins are accepted during normal working hours during the week at the Health District offices, however, everyone is encouraged to schedule an appointment online to ensure a nurse is available, by going to www.WWHD.org and clicking on the “BOOK NOW: Click here to book your flu shot appointment”  link, or by calling  203.227.9571 x231

Insurances accepted for the upcoming flu clinics are Aetna, Cigna, Connecticare, and Medicare Part B. Insurance cards must be presented at the clinic for each person receiving a vaccine. Persons with other health insurance or no health insurance must pay with cash, check or credit card. Visa and Mastercard Credit cards accepted.

The fees for the vaccinations are as follows:  $45 (standard influenza vaccine), $80 (High dose influenza vaccine).  

The Westport Weston Health District continues its’s 31 plus year tradition of offering flu vaccinations using the most protective flu vaccines currently on the market, given by experienced nurses. Studies have shown that the high dose vaccine is safe and more effective for seniors than the standard vaccine, however, the Centers for Disease Control does not express a preference for any particular flu vaccine.   

For questions regarding the flu vaccine, or to schedule a vaccination, call 203.227.9571 x231.