Flu Information

Get your shot today

CHA is now offering flu shots. Please call your primary care providers office to schedule your flu shot today. Check back for more information about more ways to get your shot in a few days.

Influenza (flu) is a disease of the body’s respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu is caused by a virus and can be very serious. Every year in the U.S. flu causes thousands of hospital admissions and deaths. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best protection.

Everybody 6 months and older can get a flu shot. There are special flu shots for children and people over 65. 

Flu Shots at CHA

> Visit your CHA primary care center. Please call your care center to get an appointment.

> At a CHA Teen Health centerFor children and young adults (age 12-22). Please call for an appointment.

> At any CHA outpatient pharmacy. Walk-ins welcome (age 3 and older).

> At Community Flu/COVID Vaccine Clinic. Information coming fall 2023.

Flu Shots in the Community

> Visit a local pharmacy. Many pharmacies are offering flu shots. However, you may need an appointment and there may be age limits.

> City of Cambridge: The city has flu clinics throughout the season.

> In other local cities: Please check with your local public health department for flu clinic dates and times.

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