Flu Shots in Short Supply

A number of area pharmacies are out of flu shots, but some are optimistic that more dosages could be on the way soon.

With the recent widespread reports of a severe flu season, many local pharmacies have seen their stock of flu shots quickly depleted over the past few weeks. Most pharmacies in Bedford, Concord and Lexington are out of flu shots, though some local pharmacists are hopeful they’ll receive a shipment in the next few days. As is the case throughout the area, most local chain pharmacies—like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid—are out of flu shots. However, the CVS on Great Road in Bedford does have a few high-dosage shots available for folks ages 65 and older. A pharmacist there said local CVS stores are hoping to receive a shipment of flu shots in the next few days. It was a similar story at the Stop & Shop in Bedford, where the pharmacist said they’…

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Patch Facts

Five Things: A Jewelry Show, Flu Shots and a Storm is Threatening

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know today in Lexington.

1. Israeli Artisan and Jewelry Expo: Today's the last day to check out the Bar Kocva Israeli Artisan and Jewelry Expo, which has been at Temple Emunah since Sunday. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today features the works of more than 45 Israeli artists and 2000 different works of art. 2. Free Family Flu Clinic: For Lexington residents ages 9 and older is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Katahdin Woods Apartment Complex's Main Office/ Clubhouse at 1 Katahdin Drive. 3. Today in Public Meetings: Accoding to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Council on Aging at 3 p.m. today at the Lexington Senior Center, the Town Celebrations Committee at 5 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Cary Library Trustees at 5 p.m. at Cary Memorial…

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Flu Clinics Coming Up

Upcoming free community clinics will help keep Lexington healthy for the holidays.

The Health Division and Lexington Board of Health are offering a chance for residents to stay healthy for the holidays and get a free flu vaccine at and upcoming community clinic. The next two clinics, scheduled for Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, will offer free flu shots and flumist to all residents aged 4 and older on a first-come, first-served basis. Diamond Middle School Library, 99 Hancock St. Flu Shot "Flumist" Flu Shot "Flumist The DPH advises attending residents to wear loose-fitting or short-sleeved clothing in order to receive the flu shot, and to be prepared to wait about 15 minutes afterwards, especially if this is your first time receiving flu vaccine.     A DPH/Board of Health press release announcing the clinics also provided the …

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Question of the Day

Question of the Day: Flu Shots?

Share your opinion in the comments section below.

Lexington's Department of Public Health has announced its first flu clinics of the season. The first, for residents age 60 and older, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5 at St. Brigid's. The second clinic is for families and will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at Cary Hall. Both are from 9 a.m. to noon. Lexington, like other towns, has been affected by a reduction in the state supply of vaccinations. But officials said the DPH will schedule additional clinics as vaccines become available, while other options include local pharmacies and primary care physicians.  So, with that in mind, we want to know, Will you and/or your family get vaccinated this year? If so, where will you go?

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Audra Myerberg

12:48 pm on Monday, September 26, 2011

The kids usually get theirs at their annual well child visit in early November but since there is a shortage we will go to the clinic at their Pediatricians office tonight. My husband gets his shot from work and I will head over to my PCP's office as usual but maybe a bit earlier this year.   more ›