Drive-Thru Flu Shots Available From East Shore District Health

BRANFORD, CT — The East Shore District Health department is offering drive-thru flu shots. With several scheduled in the coming weeks, the first will be Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ESDHD location at 688 E. Main St. in Branford.

Upcoming dates and locations for the flu clinics:

• Branford Monday Oct. 5th 1pm- 5pm Branford Community House 46 Church St., Branford
• East Haven Thursday Oct. 15th 2:30pm - 4:40 pm Old Stone Church 251 Main St., East Haven
• ESDHD Monday Oct. 26th 2pm- 5pm ESDHD 688 East Main St. Branford
• ESDHD Monday Nov. 16th 2pm- 5pm ESDHD 688 East Main St. Branford
• ESDHD Monday Nov. 30th 2pm- 5pm ESDHD 688 East Main St. Branford

People need to come with an already-completed flu form which you can find here. Also, have a copy of health insurance card and wear short sleeves. Everyone must wear a mask. The vaccine is "available while supplies last."

The health department noted that the vaccine is:

• Preservative free quadrivalent vaccine
• High Dose / Senior Strength vaccine
• Nasal vaccine for those under 49 years without asthma or are immunocompromised
• Egg free vaccine

Participating insurance accepted includes:
• Aetna
• Anthem BCBS
• CIGNA
• ConnectiCare
• Harvard Pilgrim
• Husky
• Medicaid
• United Healthcare

And for those 65 and over:
• Medicare Part B
• Aetna Medicare
• Anthem BCBS Medicare
• ConnectiCare VIP
• United Healthcare Managed Medicare Plans