Addison County Home Health and Hospice is hosting a drive-through flu clinic for members of the public 18+ on Friday, November 20 at their office located at 254 Ethan Allen Highway (Route7) from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The standard dose of the influenza vaccine, not the high dose version for individuals 65+, will be administered. The clinic will be by appointment only and reservations must be made by calling the ACHHH office at 388-7259 by 5 pm on November 11 . There is no cost for this clinic however donations to cover administration costs are gratefully accepted.
ACHHH has completed more than 30 free flu clinics this year for civic organizations, members of the college community, schools, residential care facilities and businesses. So far almost 1000 community members have been immunized with more scheduled. “This year, more than ever, it is important that as many members of our community as possible receive the flu vaccine”, stated Deborah Wesley, RN and CEO of the agency. She shared her goal of making this process as convenient as possible and commented about how much she and her nurses have enjoyed the process of going out into the community to provide this service.