The Health Department urges community members to take health precautions and help stop the spread of several serious viruses that are on the rise across Connecticut and around the country.
As the cold weather begins, the Health Department encourages the community to help prevent the spread of flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID, and other respiratory viruses by following these actions:
“Public health officials at the national and state level have warned CT residents to prepare for a serious flu season this year,” explained Deanna D’Amore, MPH, Norwalk Director of Health. “Unfortunately, RSV and COVID are already adding to the problem. We encourage everyone to stay up to date on your vaccines, practice good ‘respiratory etiquette’, and stay home when you’re feeling sick.”
This week (December 5-9) is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), a national public health awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of getting the influenza vaccine. An annual flu shot is recommended for everyone six months and older.
The Health Department offers flu vaccine each Tuesday afternoon (1 pm – 3 pm) at its office (137 East Avenue). COVID boosters are also available at those clinics, while supplies last. Please visit: https://www.norwalkct.org/flu or call (203) 854-7985 for more information.
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