Free Flu Vaccine to be Available Sunday, Friday Clinics Postponed

A limited supply flu vaccine clinic will be open to public on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. until noon.

Beverly Hospital is running a limited supply flu vaccine clinic on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. The hospital, a member of Lahey Health which has medical offices in Hamilton, said it is offering the clinic in response to the recent rise in the number of influenza cases. The flu clinic will be held in the main entrance of Beverly Hospital. The clinic is open to members of the public ages 18-64. You do not need to be a Beverly Hospital patient to receive a flu vaccine. Following are some helpful tips to consider before attending the flu clinic: Due to a limited supply of flu vaccine, only 200 shots will be administered at the clinic. Due a shipping issue, the flu clinic at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester will not take place on…

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Flu Cases Up in Hamilton, Vaccine Still Available

Local doctor's offices still have flu vaccine available for what is the worst flu season in at least four years.

Cases of influenza in Hamilton have gone from one case at this time last year to 9 cases this year, according to the town's public health nurse, Kim Paskalis. And at Beverly Hospital, there's been more patients with flu so far this year than at this point of any of the past four flu seasons. The trend in Hamilton mirrors the trend across the state and nationwide. In Boston, for example, Mayor Thomas Menino declared a health emergency on Wednesday due to Boston's flu outbreak. A total of 18 people have died from the flu statewide this year, including a child under 6 in Boston on Friday. There have been more than 700 reported cases in Boston - a city of 625,000 people-  so far this flu season, according to the Boston Public Health Commission…

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CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Hamilton and Wenham

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Danvers than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. While Danvers-specific data is not available, flu cases are up right now over the same time last year in the greater-Boston area, according to Google's Flu Trends. Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was considered low at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, there's one place in the two that offers the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): CVS Nearby, you can also get a flu shot at Rite Aid in either Beverly or Ipswich, CVS in North Beverly and Allen's Pharmacy in Manchester-by-the-…

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Five Things to Know on Nov. 15: Free Flu Shots

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 15. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. Repeat: Thursday’s weather will largely be a repeat of Wednesday – a beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the 40s. 2. Flu Shots: The second of two flu shot clinics happens on Thursday at The Meetinghouse in Hamilton for residents of both towns. It runs from 3-6 p.m. and is open to all ages. The Boards of Health from both towns, which are sponsoring the clinic, recommend that people wear short sleeves or loose-fitting sleeves and bring your insurance card. 3. Patton Park Bricks: The effort to raise money to build a new playground at Patton Park has added brick sponsorships to its efforts. And Wednesday has been set as the final day to contribute…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 9

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 9. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Great streak: Wednesday is forecasted to be (at least) day three is a streak of some great weather. The forecast calls for sun with temperatures well into the 60s. 2. Flu shots: Another free flu shot clinic is being run on Wednesday afternoon at “The Meetinghouse” – the new name for the Old Hamilton Library. It runs from 3-5 p.m. and residents should try to wear short sleeves and bring an insurance card if they have one. 3. Emergency Alert System: A nationwide test of the emergency alert system is scheduled for Wednesday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission. It will run across all TV and radio stations and happen at 2 p.m. It …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 26

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 26. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Weather: Wednesday will end up as a rainy day, ending what was a great start to the week weatherwise. Temperatures will be in the 50s with an increased chance of rain as the day goes on. 2. Flu clinic: The first of two free flu clinics this fall sponsored by the Hamilton and Wenham Boards of Health is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at “The Meetinghouse” – the new name for the Old Hamilton Library. It runs from 3-5 p.m. and people are encouraged to wear short sleeve or loose fitting shirt and bring insurance information. 3. Hamilton dump: Wednesday is the last day of 2011 that the Hamilton dump on Chebacco Road will be open for brush drop-offs. The hours are 7:30 a.m…

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