Flu season is approaching once again. Many local health centers and hospitals have not yet received supplies of the flu vaccine, even though some larger pharmacies have already begun to offer flu shots. North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) Chief Executive Medical Officer, John Foster MD, MPH, says that getting the vaccine is recommended, but Read More…
by Dr. John Foster, Chief Medical Officer for North End Waterfront Health Flu season is just around the corner and everyone should consider getting a flu shot. The influenza vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting or spreading the flu. We encourage all of our patients to consider getting a flu Read More…
by Marianne Aiello, public affairs officer for North End Waterfront Health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the 2014 flu shot may be less effective than it normally is, due to the circulation of an unanticipated strain of the virus called H3N2. Because this strain has slightly mutated from the one used Read More…
North End Waterfront Health, located at 332 Hanover Street, is hosting a free flu clinic on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a free flu Read More…
by John Foster, MD, Chief Medical Officer at North End Waterfront Health Flu season is just around the corner and everyone should consider getting a flu shot. The influenza vaccine is the best way to protect you and others from getting or spreading the flu. We encourage all of our patients to consider getting a Read More…
North End Waterfront Health is offering a free flu clinic on Tuesday, December 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Standard trivalent, latex-free vaccine provided by the Boston Public Health Commission will be used. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of Read More…
North End Waterfront Health is offering a free flu clinic on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Standard trivalent, latex-free vaccine provided by the Boston Public Health Commission will be used. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of Read More…
North End Waterfront Health, located at 332 Hanover St., is hosting a second free flu clinic on Thursday, January 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a free Read More…