The Metacomet Public Health Alliance are hosting 2 FREE local flu vaccine clinics

The Metacomet Public Health Alliance are hosting 2 FREE local flu vaccine clinics as well as office appointments every Tuesday throughout the months of September and October. See details below.

Date: 10/01/26
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Wrentham Senior Center 400 Taunton Street Wrentham

Registration Link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/metacomet?calendar=12730b01-e88f-4459-92a4-334eaa1ba5c7&site=wrentham-senior-center

 

Date: 10/14/26
Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Norfolk Senior Center 28 Medway Branch Road

Registration Link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/metacomet?calendar=68dcb0d1-ecf6-41aa-b051-30f22ab9cfe6&site=norfolk-senior-center

 

Dates: Every Tuesday in September and October

Time: 4:30-7:00 PM

Location: Public Health Nursing Office 79 South Street Wrentham First Floor Nurses Office

 

Registration Link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/metacomet?calendar=0d7dfcbc-bc92-404c-b2c5-73e586d6d207&site=office-visits

 

Please register using the links above or visit our website to make an appointment: https://www.metacometpha.org/

Call with any questions 508-384-5485

 

Thank you,

Jeanine

 

 

Jeanine B Murphy, BS, RN

Regional Public Health Nurse

Metacomet Public Health Alliance

79 South Street

Wrentham, MA 02093

Cell: 774-307-0037

 

Wrentham Office: 508-384-5485

Norfolk COA (Wednesdays): 508-541-3330

Wr Fax 508-384-5461

 

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrenthamPHN

Or on the Web: https://www.metacometpha.org/

FREE Flu Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

The Franklin Health Department is hosting a FREE Flu Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center (10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA).

Flu shots will be available for all ages, including high-dose vaccines!

We would greatly appreciate your help sharing the attached flyer with your staff, clients, families, and community members. By spreading the word, we can help encourage our community to get vaccinated and stay healthy this flu season.

To schedule an appointment, please use the registration link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=franklin-flu-clinic   OR call 508-613-1334.

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DR0KLlMU_nPMwo44f2Bb8zxZeyx6VOgd/view?usp=drive_link

Have you registered for your spot at the Free Flu Clinic, Tuesday, Sept 22 at the Senior Center ??

The Franklin Health Department will be hosting an upcoming FREE Flu Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

💉 Free flu shots are available for all ages, and high-dose vaccines are available.

Appointments can be scheduled online ( SIGN UP LINK: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=franklin-flu-clinic ) or by calling 508-613-1334.

Please help us spread the word by sharing the attached flyer with your clients, family, friends, and community members who may benefit from this free clinic.

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vk4y2yORylZ7VpBZLE2KjubJrb3ZiEON/view?usp=drive_link

Register for your spot at the Free Flu Clinic, Tuesday, Sept 22 at the Senior Center

The Franklin Health Department will be hosting an upcoming FREE Flu Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

💉 Free flu shots are available for all ages, and high-dose vaccines are available.

Appointments can be scheduled online ( SIGN UP LINK: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=franklin-flu-clinic ) or by calling 508-613-1334.

Please help us spread the word by sharing the attached flyer with your clients, family, friends, and community members who may benefit from this free clinic.

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vk4y2yORylZ7VpBZLE2KjubJrb3ZiEON/view?usp=drive_link

Updated:

Q: Are these mRNA flu shots?

A: per the Town of Franklin Health Dept "No they are not; they are: Fluzone High-Dose and Fluzone Standard-Dose (manufactured by Sanofi)."

Q: It would be nice to list all adverse effects in order to have a truly informed consent.

A: per the Town of Franklin HEalth Dept: "attached is the latest Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) related to the flu shot. We offer the Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) every year at our flu clinics; it includes possible side effects.

Adverse reactions are harmful or dangerous responses that are typically unexpected, more severe and rare with the flu vaccine. 

Possible Side Effects After a Flu Shot

• Common: Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site; fever; muscle aches; or headache.
• Rare: There may be a very small increased risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after a flu shot.
• Severe allergic reaction: Seek emergency medical care if you experience hives, swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

For other concerning symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.

To report an adverse reaction:  Visit VAERS.gov or call 1-800-822-7967. 

Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) Handout - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wl8Ea6BDR54eSEI1HcOS3mscEzbzXQC4/view?usp=drive_link

Highest flu rates this season

Highest flu rates this season

"This year’s flu season just surpassed a grim new record.

Nearly 1 in 10 doctor visits in late December were for flu-like symptoms—the highest level recorded in nearly 30 years. To date, the U.S. has seen 120,000+ hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, including children."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQr1NYAZ3y/

Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 01/07/26 (exclusive audio)

 FM #1623 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1623 the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. 2 board members were present (Daddario absent). 

Quick Recap:

• Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meeting

• Reads protocol statement re: Google meet

• Confirms participation via roll call

• Approval of Dec minutes, moved, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent)

• Blood pressure kits available at Library 

• Discussion around the additional communications to spread the word, possible audio opportunity too 

• Flu cases 

• Mass Dept Public Health numbers on respiratory health, 16% emergency visits due to respiratory illnesses, flu and others in the category 

• Actual #s would be higher than reported, ie story of one test for a family of 4; largest group reported 5-19... What % of Franklin is vaccinated? DPH has the #s could query for 

• 29 adult and 4 pediatric fatalities from flu this season across Mass 

• Discussion on setting up another flu vaccine sooner than later (before Feb vacation) COVID is still around but not as high as the flu 

• Moving to tobacco regulations 

• Motion to approve, new regulations with a couple of grandfather circumstances (500' for existing, 1000' for new locations) , max 6 mg per pouch 

• Second, vote on the motion, 2-0-1 (1 absent) 

• Regional health agent reports 

• Biannual inspections underway 

• 2 residential kitchens, In operation, one last month, one this month starting now 

• Quarterly trend on health issues forthcoming 

• Explanation on food borne illness and inspection process upon alert

The meeting runs about 36 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting January 7, 2026.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1623-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-01-07-26/

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Agenda doc ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01072026-2071

My notes in one PDF file -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nTgbKGgRO0z1GV2qqqNFwBpqaaqF590D/view?usp=drive_link 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know 

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Reminder: Kids Flu Clinic (18 and under) on October 18 - Sign up now!

Reminder: Kids Flu Clinic (18 and under)
on October 18 - Sign up now!

Free Flu Shots for Kids 18 and under!

Wednesday 10/18/25 from 3 PM - 5:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.

See flyer for registration info

SIGN UP LINK: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?calendar=19369e11-faf5-4529-b49c-bb491ede9851&site=franklin-flu-clinic

Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1975267340162826432

Town of Franklin is hosting a kids flu clinic (18 and under) on October 8 - Sign up now!

The Franklin Health Department is hosting a kids flu clinic (18 and under) on October 8th from 3-5:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center. 

All flu shots are free (no insurance required). 

Town of Franklin is hosting a kids flu clinic
(18 and under) on October 8 - Sign up now!

There are still 30 appointment spots available. 

All families have to do is copy the link, scan the QR code on the flyer or call Alisha to make an appointment! 

SIGN UP LINK: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?calendar=19369e11-faf5-4529-b49c-bb491ede9851&site=franklin-flu-clinic

Alisha Sullivan RN, BSN

Public Health Nurse | Health Department

10 Daniel McCahill Street

Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1352

O. 508-613-1334
C. 774-278-8348
F. 508-520-4917
E. adeptula@franklinma.gov

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMRHX9tt2nST4z1NAAMcv_lXh_60pA6H/view?usp=drive_link

Free flu vaccine clinic for adults scheduled for Sep 25 at the Franklin Senior Center

Free flu vaccine clinic for adults scheduled
for Sep 25 at the Franklin Senior Center

The Franklin Health Department is hosting a flu vaccine clinic for adults at the Franklin Senior Center on September 25 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. 

More to come on the flu clinic for children.. that will be held in October. 

Thank you for helping ensure we have a safe flu season!  

Sign up link: -> https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=franklin-flu-clinic

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M3hviMjvTwOtX8Qu6mdLWU_1boon8kWo/view?usp=drive_link

Town of Franklin, MA: flu clinic scheduled for children Oct 8, 2025; sign up today !!!

Town of Franklin, MA: flu clinic scheduled
for children Oct 8, 2025; sign up today !!!

The Franklin Health Department will be hosting a flu vaccine clinic for children 18 and under on October 8th from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center. 

All flu shots are free! (no insurance required).


Sign Up Here: https://t.co/AI8AGZgsND 

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qP5FVAT0W83CPtzb3XQvfCZJdx5M0YV8/view?usp=drive_link

Register Today !! Flu Clinic at Franklin Senior Center - Sep 25

Register Today !! Flu Clinic at Franklin Senior Center - Sep 25

Save the Date!

Register today!! 

The Franklin Health Department is hosting a flu vaccine clinic for adults at the Franklin Senior Center on September 25th from 9:30 am -12:30 pm.

Sign up Here:

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

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/175Q6RgHm1/

Board of Health gets update on successful coat drive & more in regular meeting (audio)

FM #1349 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1349 the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025. The meeting agenda listed it being conducted via Google meet and with no location shown, it was assumed to be virtual. However, the 2 members of the Board (Harris, Mu-Chow) (1 absent - Sweet) and Health Dept members apparently were present together. 

Quick Recap:

• Discussion on new oversight board and appointment of Director Liberty as representative. Motion made and approved 2-0

• Coat drive update: successful, collected over 600 new/used costs, distribution of 325 or so to families, some of the left over coats went to a church in Milford. Total among the distribution and collections, approx. 1,000 coats, etc. delivered to families who wanted them.

• 427 Oakland Park update, coordinated with Attny General; owners did start work with a contractor on the roof, letter/ notification of process is underway

• 147 Pleasant St septic exemption requested, relatively minor recommended, so moved, passes 2-0

• Health agent report, training done. Discussion on suspected food poisoning, investigation of incident from a confirmed case, hard to confirm exact cause/location. FDA had notifications recently on cucumbers for example. COVID tests still available via Health nurse at Senior Center, call to arrange pickup. Flu season; 33 current cases (folks actually getting tested)

• Monitoring continues on other cases that arise. Surge in cases due to home and holiday gatherings; Noro virus reports up Training for the school nurses conducted on communicable diseases, hands only CPR last month, participating in the Student Wellness committee, participated in Winter Wonderland at Senior Center

• No citizen comments

Motion to adjourn, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent)

The meeting runs about 22 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Jan 8, 2025. Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1349-tof-board-of-health-mtg-01-08-25/

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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/1-8-25_boh_agenda.pdf 

My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TLS4pouWCegoJ-PmqjCPItM3p_WbYgLF/view?usp=drive_link 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know 

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Board of Health gets update on successful coat drive amongst other items (audio)