Fall is just around the corner, and with the colder weather each year comes flu season.
“The flu vaccine is one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and our families from the flu,” said LRGHealthcare Medical Director of Infection Control Dr. Abigail Dacuycuy. “The CDC recommends that everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine, and we support this recommendation.
“For some people, the flu is truly a health risk; for others, it is just an inconvenience, but everyone benefits from limiting its spread in our community. Widespread vaccination, including vaccination of children, is the best way to protect everyone in our community.”
Beginning Tuesday, October 1, flu vaccines will be offered at the following LRGHealthcare locations for anyone three years or older, or as noted:
Your Primary Care Provider. LRGHealthcare urges you to see your primary care provider to receive your vaccine. If your child is under the age of three, please call your child’s pediatrician to schedule a time for a pediatric flu vaccination.
Franklin Regional Hospital Infusion Transfusion Department, by appointment only. Call 934-2060 ext. 8222 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.
Lakes Region General Hospital. Clinics will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 to 4:30 PM. On Thursday, October 3, 10, and 17, clinic will be open until 7 PM. The clinic will not be administering vaccines from November 26 to 28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Laconia Clinic. For Laconia Clinic and Caring for Women patients, flu shots will be offered for adult and pediatric patients from 9 AM to noon and from 1:30 to 5 PM on October 2, 4, 9, 11, 23, 25, 30, and on November 1. Please call 527-2752 for more information.
For the most current information, visit LRGH.org or call 527-7069.
LRGHealthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare charitable trust representing Lakes Region General Hospital, Franklin Regional Hospital, and affiliated medical providers. LRGHealthcare’s mission is to provide quality, compassionate care and to strengthen the well-being of our community.