Health district schedules flu vaccine clinics

    The Naugatuck Valley Health District will offer influenza vaccine clinics to residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, and Shelton during September and October.
     This year’s flu vaccine (shot or nasal spray) will protect against the A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus; A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus; B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus strains of influenza.
     Flu vaccination (the shot or nasal spray) is now recommended for everyone six months of age or older. 
    Clinics will be held at the following locations: Derby Senior Center, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 29; Naugatuck Senior Center, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 4;  Seymour Senior Center, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 6; Doyle Senior Center in Ansonia, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 13; Beacon Falls Senior Center, 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 18; Shelton Senior Center, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 25; and the Senior Health Fair, Warsaw Park, Ansonia, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Oct. 20.
    No appointments are necessary. Flu vaccine will also be available by appointment during the district’s immunization clinics from 1-3 p.m. every Tuesday during November and December at the district office, 98 Bank St., Seymour. Pre‐registration is required for the office clinics.
    The Health District will accept Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicare Part B. Those who are eligible should bring the proper insurance cards. The cost of the flu vaccine for with other forms of insurance is $25, payable by cash or check. All clinic attendees should wear loose fitting clothes with short sleeves.
    Elderly homebound persons who reside in district towns and who cannot attend any of the clinics may contact the Naugatuck Valley Health District at 203-881-3255 to make arrangements for a nurse to administer the vaccine at home. These individuals should have permission from their physicians for the influenza vaccine. There are certain days scheduled for each town; call for an appointment.
    The Naugatuck Valley Health District serves residents of the municipalities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton.
    Updates to clinic schedules are posted on the NVHD website at www.nvhd.org.