Greater Taunton Residents Gain Access to Convenient Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Options
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As the fall season arrives, bringing cooler temperatures, residents in the Greater Taunton area have multiple avenues for protecting themselves against the flu and COVID-19. From retail pharmacies to dedicated community clinics, access to vaccinations is expanding throughout Taunton, Dighton, and Berkley.
Protecting against Fall Illnesses
With cold and flu season on the horizon, health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated. While a vaccine for the common cold remains unavailable, effective options exist for preventing both influenza and COVID-19. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health offers a statewide search engine to help individuals locate vaccination sites,accessible at vaccinefinder.org.
Retail Pharmacy Options
Several well-known pharmacy chains in the Taunton area are currently administering flu and COVID-19 vaccines. These include:
- CVS
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Target
- Hannaford’s
- Stop & Shop
Each retail location manages its own online registration process. Residents are encouraged to check the websites of their preferred pharmacy or contact the store directly for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics
Throughout October, several communities are hosting vaccine clinics to provide convenient access to both flu and COVID-19 shots. Appointments are strongly recommended, and in certain specific cases, required. Hear’s a schedule of upcoming clinics:
Monday, October 20: Manet Community Health Center, located at 1 Washington St., Taunton, will offer vaccinations from 4-7 p.m. Appointments are strongly recommended; walk-ins will be accepted on a limited basis depending on availability. More information can be found on their website.
thursday, October 23: The Dighton Council on Aging, at 1059 Somerset Ave., Dighton, will host a clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., supported by CVS Pharmacy. appointments must be scheduled in advance by contacting the Dighton Health Department at (508) 669-5182 or visiting their webpage.
Tuesday, October 28: The Taunton Health Department, at 141 Oak St., Taunton, will hold a clinic from 2-6 p.m., with support from CVS Pharmacy. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling the Board of Health at (508) 821-1400 or checking the city of Taunton’s event page online.
Wednesday, October 29: Berkley Town Hall, located at 1 North Main St., Berkley, will offer vaccinations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., supported by CVS Pharmacy. Appointments are required; further details and scheduling information are available on the town of Berkley’s webpage.
