Franklin Health Dept: Weekly Wellness Update -> It's National Influenza Vaccination Week!

Via Franklin Health Dept:

"It is National Influenza Vaccination Week! 

It can take up to two weeks to build immunity after getting the flu shot. 

Find flu and COVID-19 vaccine locations near you by visiting vaccines.gov"

Franklin Health Dept: Weekly Wellness Update -> It's National Influenza Vaccination Week!

Sign up for the Kids Flu Clinic - Oct 11

Kids Flu Clinic

October 11, 2023, 3:00-6:00pm

To register -> https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=kids-flu-clinic-2023

To register -> https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=kids-flu-clinic-2023

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/kids-flu-clinic

Town of Franklin, MA: Children's flu clinic - Oct 11

The Franklin Department of Health is hosting a free Flu Clinic for children (18 and under) on October 11, 2023 from 3-6 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.  

Register here: https://buff.ly/3R9PQhv

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1703891818415260081

Town of Franklin, MA: Children's flu clinic - Oct 11

Town of Franklin, MA: Flu Clinic for adults (18+) - Sep 28 - Register Now!

Flu Clinic for adults (18+)

The Franklin Department of Health is hosting a free Flu Clinic for adults (18+) on 9/28/2023 from 12pm - 3pm at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Register here: https://t.co/YJaHO2MxJP

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children have just been authorized and recommended

"NEW: Updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children have just been authorized and recommended.

This means immunizations for all three major fall and winter respiratory viruses – COVID-19, flu, and RSV – are available.

Learn more at https://t.co/S2DQV6MlBv"

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children have just been authorized and recommended

Franklin Health Dept: Flu Clinic scheduled for the Senior Center Sep 28, 2023 at 12 PM

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 

The Franklin Health Department is hosting a flu clinic at the Franklin Senior Center on September 28th, 2023 from 12 PM - 3 PM. 

Sign up for your flu shot today: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=2023-franklin-senior-centerflu-clinic

Franklin Health Dept: Flu Clinic scheduled for the Senior Center Sep 28, 2023 at 12 PM

Boston Globe: "Cold virus season is nearly upon us. Here’s what to know about new RSV, COVID, and flu shots"

"It’s almost time for seasonal viruses to return to the forefront of everyone’s minds. But, this year, there is good news: People will have more ways to protect themselves, thanks to new vaccines and injections for RSV, influenza, and COVID.

Here is what you need to know about the multiple shots doctors recommend this season."

Continue reading the Boston Globe article (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/22/metro/covid-rsv-boosters-fall-2023/

A health care worker prepared to administer a vaccine. NATHALIA ANGARITA/BLOOMBERG CREATIVE

Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - National Influenza Vaccination Week

It is National Influenza Vaccination Week. 

With flu cases on the rise stay protected and get vaccinated! 

To learn more visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm

Visit this topic here: https://franklintown.regroup.com/networks/franklintown/groups/health-department/topics/weekly-wellness-update-2022120708294

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Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - National Influenza Vaccination Week

Franklin Residents: sign up for the Flu Clinic - October 12, 2022 at the Senior Center

Flu Clinic - October 12, 2022

Hosted by the Franklin Health Department

The Franklin Health Department will host a Flu Clinic on October 12th, 2022 from 1:30pm - 4:30pm at the Franklin Senior Center. Reserve your spot today here:  https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin

Shared from Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/flu-clinic-october-12th-2022

Franklin Residents: sign up for the Flu Clinic - October 12, 2022 at the Senior Center

Flu Clinic for Seniors (65+) October 12th, 2022

Flu Clinic for Seniors (65+) October 12th, 2022

The Franklin Department of Health is hosting a Flu Clinic for Seniors (ages 65+) on October 12th. The event will be held from 1:30pm - 4:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.

You may register here: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?caledar=7d53f3ff-f19a-471b-a616-db77d3a80110 or by calling 508-613-1334.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/flu-clinic-seniors-65-october-12th-2022

Flu Clinic for Seniors (65+) October 12th, 2022

Attention Franklin Seniors: Flu Clinic with free high dose flu vaccine for those 65+

Flu Clinic

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/flu-clinic

Attention Franklin Seniors: Flu Clinic with free high dose flu vaccine for those 65+

Schedule to get your flu shot at the Franklin Senior Center Oct 12

The Franklin Senior Center will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic on October 12 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Registration link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin

Schedule to get your flu shot at the Franklin Senior Center Oct 12

Flu Clinic scheduled for Oct 12 at the Franklin Senior Center

Flu Clinic

A Flu Clinic is scheduled for Oct 12 at the Franklin Senior Center from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Register online at https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin

Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/flu-clinic

Flu Clinic scheduled for Oct 12 at the Franklin Senior Center

Are you up to date on your vaccinations, including COVID-19 boosters?

Catch up on vaccines to protect yourself against serious illness.

Stay up to date on your vaccines It's especially important to stay up to date on your vaccines. Vaccines protect you from serious illness and can even keep you out of the hospital. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines may be right for you, many of which Medicare covers:  COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots. Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines (including getting all recommended boosters when eligible) will keep you best protected from severe COVID-19 illness. One flu shot per flu season. The CDC recommends getting your flu shot by the end of October to stay protected throughout flu season. Two different pneumococcal shots. Medicare covers the first shot at any time and a different, second shot if it's given at least one year after the first shot. Visit Medicare.gov to see what other vaccines Medicare covers, and talk with your doctor about staying up to date on your vaccines. Sincerely, The Medicare Team This message is paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It was created and distributed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. You're receiving this message because you signed up for email updates from the Medicare Team.

"We are two months into the outbreak now, and the safety protocols haven’t worked"

"The price of eggs has soared in recent weeks in part because of a huge bird flu wave that has infected nearly 27 million chickens and turkeys in the United States, forcing many farmers to “depopulate” or destroy their animals to prevent a further spread.

The virus has impacted many different bird species, including penguins and bald eagles. But its spread among poultry has been tremendous, particularly among chickens raised for their eggs.

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced yet another outbreak, this one in two flocks in Idaho, making that the 27th state in which the virus has been found since February. 

The illness affects commercial birds, hobbyists’ backyard chicken flocks and wild birds, and is spread via secretions and leads to paralysis, swelling and diminished egg production. There have been no human cases of these avian influenza viruses detected in the United States."

Continue reading the article (subscription may be required)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/04/16/bird-flu-egg-prices/ 

Weekly average price for a dozen large eggs, Grade A

Medicare Reminder: It's time to get your flu shot

Stay safe this flu season — get your flu shot.

It's time for your flu shot. The CDC warns this upcoming flu season could be severe, so it's more important than ever to protect yourself against the flu. The best way to protect yourself and keep you from spreading the flu to others is to get vaccinated. The CDC recommends getting your flu shot by the end of October to stay protected throughout flu season. And, you can get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. Learn More Remember, Medicare covers the flu shot, so you pay nothing out-of-pocket. Sincerely, The Medicare Team You can update your preferences or use our 1-click unsubscribe to stop receiving messages from the Medicare Team. This message is paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It was created and distributed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. You're receiving this message because you signed up for email updates from the Medicare Team.

Remember H1N1? There are more, one is H5N8

"A H5N8 strain of bird flu has been detected in humans for the first time, among seven workers who were infected at a Russian poultry plant in December.

There is no evidence of the strain being transmitted between humans, but Russia has reported the transmission to the World Health Organization.

The workers now feel well, and “the situation did not develop further”, according to Dr Anna Popova, head of consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor. She said the workers had been infected during an outbreak of the strain at the plant."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/20/bird-flu-humans-infected-with-h5n8-strain-for-first-time-in-russia

In the News: "decided a drive-through flu clinic would be safest"

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"Cities and towns have been hosting seasonal flu vaccination clinics for decades. But in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, some health departments are viewing those annual clinics as dry runs for the eventual distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.

“I am sure that some medical providers, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, they will all be doing it eventually,” Framingham Health Director Sam Wong said of coronavirus vaccine distribution. “But for a good part of the population, I think it’s still going to fall to the local health departments.”

Wong’s guess is based on precedent.

“Looking back on H1N1, it was the local health department that organized and conducted the vaccination for H1N1,” he said. “Even back then, we used our regular seasonal flu clinic operation as a model for the H1N1 clinic. There’s a similarity here.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201005/metrowest-area-health-departments-are-viewing-flu-clinics-as-dry-runs-for-covid-19-vaccine-distribution?rssfeed=true

Franklin has a flu clinic today at the Senior Center and plans are underway for a second one to be scheduled. Listen to my conversation with Health Director Cathleen Liberty to get all the details  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/10/fm-355-town-of-franklin-health-director.html

 

 

 

 

FM #355 - Town of Franklin Health Director Cathleen Liberty - 9/29/20 (audio)

FM #355 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 355 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin’s Health Director Cathleen Liberty. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We covered the following topics in our conversation

• COVID-19 recap
• It’s here, it will be, follow the protocols: facial coverings/masks, social distance, hand hygiene, etc.
• Halloween
• MA DPH and CDC guidance out
• Flu shots
• Important esp now
• Clinic at Senior Center (slots full already) maybe a second one stay tuned...
• EEE
• Low risk so far here

The conversation runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen.  Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HN21x5GK



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Town of Franklin Health Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
If you have a question, you can call the Health Dept at (508) 520-4905

The audio of the Health Dept presentation to the Town Council
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/09/fm-350-town-council-mtg-91620-audio.html

The Town Council video of the Health Dept presentation (not yet released for replay but when it is you can find it here)  https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod/?nav=playlists%2Fplaylists%2FTown%20Council.m3u8

Prior recordings
We did record two session back in March 2020, early in the pandemic stages
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/03/fm-232-franklin-ma-health-director.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/03/fm-224-health-director-cathleen-liberty.html

We also did a recording jointly with Board of Health Chair Bridget Sweet
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/fm-259-board-of-health-c-liberty-b.html

We also did one in May where we talked about questing and insect borne diseases
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/fm-271-franklin-health-director.html


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MMA: "The flu shot is even more important this year"

From the Mass Municipal Association: 

"In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, public health officials and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging everyone over the age of 6 months to get an influenza vaccine this year.

Both the flu and COVID-19 are respiratory illnesses that can lead to hospitalization for pneumonia and other serious – sometimes life-threatening – complications.

According to research conducted over multiple flu seasons, people who get the flu vaccine and still get sick have a 37% lower risk of being admitted to the hospital for treatment and an 82% lower risk of admission to an intensive care unit. Due to the risk of contracting COVID-19 in the hospital, it’s particularly important this year to keep flu cases out of hospitals.

After getting the flu shot, it takes about two weeks for the body to develop protection against the flu. That’s why it’s a good idea to get the vaccine before the flu starts to spread in your community."

Continue reading the article online
https://www.mma.org/the-flu-shot-is-even-more-important-this-year/

MMA: "The flu shot is even more important this year"