Weston Reminds Residents To Get Vaccinated As Flu Activity Rises

WESTON, MA — Weston is urging residents to get vaccinated if they haven't already done so to try to prevent the flu. The Center for Disease Control announced that flu activity this season will remain elevated through January.

As of December 30th, the flu forecast additionally indicates that activity will likely peak between December and February, with about a 40 percent chance of already having peaked in late December, a 30 percent chance of a peak in January, and a 25 percent chance of a peak in February.

In a statement to residents, the town said the vaccination is the best protection against this potentially dangerous illness. Please contact the Weston Board of Health at 781-786-5030 for additional information on the vaccine.