Henry Genga

Flu Clinic for Seniors 

The East Hartford Health Department is sponsoring vaccine clinics for senior residents. The clinic will take place at the East Hartford Senior Center, located at 15 Milbrook Drive. Flu vaccines will be available tomorrow, October 15 and Friday, October 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

EHHD strongly encourages all East Hartford residents six months of age and older to get vaccinated against the flu.

The flu vaccine can be administered at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine, including to persons planning to get a COVID-19 booster shot.  It is important to consider getting vaccinated for both flu and COVID-19, if you have not already.  Flu vaccination has no direct protection against COVID-19, but can significantly lessen your flu symptoms.  Severe influenza illness can leave the immune system vulnerable to dangerous viral infections such as COVID-19.

Individuals are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or local pharmacy about availability of the flu vaccine.  The EHHD will announce additional upcoming flu clinics as they are scheduled.  For more information about the flu, vaccination, and other preventive measures, visit the EHHD website. 

Take Back Day October 23

East Hartford Health Department announced that  the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 21^st Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex, 31 School Street, East Hartford. 
 

The public can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex, 31 School Street, East Hartford, which will adhere to local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations in order to maintain the safety of all participants.  Officials will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs, and will continue to accept vaping devices and cartridges at its drop off locations provided lithium batteries are removed. Liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.

Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just one way East Hartford Police and East Hartford Health is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths.

Learn more about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day initiative at www.DEATakeBack.com or www.easthartfordct.gov/police-department.