The Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Winchester

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 Massachusetts than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Winchester-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was considered moderate at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in and near Winchester that offer the vaccine: More locations According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country.  Five states—Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee—are reporting flu rates not normally seen until January, according to the …

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High-Dose Flu Clinic in September

The Winchester Board of Health will be offering High-Dose Flu shots to adults age 65 and older during the upcoming flu season.

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, September 29

It's flu season, be sure to get your flu shots.

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. Today is Thursday, September 29. Here are five things you need to know: To find out what is going on today in Winchester, check out our events listings.

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Winchester Preparing for Flu Season

The Board of Health expects to have plenty of shots for residents.

A cut in federal funding and an increase in the prices the state must pay for the vaccines will reduce the number of vaccination shots for the upcoming flu season being sent to local communities such as Winchester. According to Jennifer Murphy, Director of the Winchester Board of Health, the state will be giving Winchester half the amount of shots it gave the town a year ago. However, since Winchester charged $10 a shot last year and along with its Medicare reimbursements, Winchester has enough funds to purchase the remaining flu shots. “I don’t expect to see a shortage,” Murphy said. “There should be enough out there between CVS, Walgreens and us, it would just depend on how much it’s going to cost.” However, if the number of people who …

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