Stoughton Schools To Host Flu Vaccination Clinic On Saturday

STOUGHTON, MA — Flu season has already begun, but not too late to be vaccinated against the virus.

On Saturday, Stoughton Public Schools will host a vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at O'Donnell Middle School, located at 211 Cushing Street.

The clinic is open to anyone 3 years old or older, and advance online registration is required.

The Massachusetts Department of Health recommends that every person older than 6 months in age get a flu shot each year. The vaccine is also required for all Massachusetts school students enrolled in child care, pre-school, K-12 education and post-secondary institutions.

The flu shot is also recommended for people in high risk groups: people age 50 and older, pregnant and postpartum women, people with illnesses that weaken the immune system, people with breathing or swallowing difficult, residents of long-term care facilities, and those with a high likelihood of giving the flu to an at-risk person.