Marianne LaBarge City Councilor | Ward 6 | Northampton, MA

WARD 6

         CITY COUNCILOR

MARIANNE LABARGE
Text Box: For Immediate Release: October 22, 2025 Don’t Let the Flu Spook You!  Join the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services at the annual “Boo! To The Flu” Vaccine Clinic NORTHAMPTON - The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites community members to roll up their sleeves and have some Halloween fun at its annual Boo! to the Flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, 80 Locust Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Public Health Nurses will be providing free flu vaccines for everyone ages six months and older, including high-dose flu vaccines for adults 65 and older. Each year, flu viruses change, and the vaccine is updated to provide the best protection. Research shows that flu vaccines can prevent flu infection, reduce the duration and severity of flu symptoms, and lower the risk of being hospitalized for the flu. Getting vaccinated is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep yourself, your loved ones, and our community healthy during flu season. While the clinic is free of charge, DHHS requests insurance information when available.  Insurance reimbursement helps sustain future vaccine programs. Families are encouraged to come in costume, and there will be treats for children and Halloween fun for everyone. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://www.northamptonma.gov/2219/Vaccine-Programs, but walk-ins are also welcome. If you need assistance with registration, please call 413-587-1214.