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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Flu Cases 'Widespread,' Says Red Cross

Boston declared a public health emergency on Wednesday and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 18 flu-related deaths so far this season.

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The Red Cross says there's still time for folks to get flu shots and be covered from what is considered to be a more active flu season.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said flu outbreaks are high for this time of the season, with "widespread activity" in Massachusetts. Boston Mayor Tom Menino declared a public health emergency on Wednesday, boston.com reported, at the city has 700 confirmed cases of flu so far and four flu-related deaths. The state Department of Public Health reported 18 flu-related deaths so far this season. According to Public Health Nurse Virginia Desmond, Tewksbury has had three confirmed cases of the flu this season. All have been diagnosed within the past two weeks. "Two of the patients had (pre-existing) …

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The Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Tewksbury and Town of Tewksbury- Health Department

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Bob

3:40 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013

Forgot one other thing Sarah, the flu shot is only 67% effective.   more ›

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Board of Health To Hold Flu Shot Clinic at Senior Center, Nov. 14

The holiday season is filled with activities at the Senior Center.

The Senior Center will be closed this coming Monday, November 12th, in recognition of Veteran's Day. A hearty “THANK YOU” is extended to all our Veterans for their sacrifices and for their heroic part in securing our FREEDOM. Due to the Veteran's holiday, tickets for the Foxwood day trip of Wednesday, December 5th will be available for purchase next Tuesday, November 13th at 8:15 AM. The cost of this trip is $21. The Board of Health will hold its “Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic” for Seniors next Wednesday, November 14th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Senior Center, 175 Chandler Street. Participants are reminded to bring along their Medicare card. In the afternoon on Wednesday, November 14th, the Town Manager will …

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