Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment to Conduct a High Dose Flu Vaccine Clinic for Adults 65+
For Immediate Release
October 7, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) –On Thursday, October 7, 2021, Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment announced it will hold a drive-through clinic to distribute high dose flu vaccine to adults aged 65 or older.
The clinic will take place on Tuesday, October 12th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Barnstable County Complex located at 3195 Main Street in Barnstable Village. Anyone 65+ can register for an appointment online at www.barnstablecountyhealth.org. Participants should use the entrance closest to the Superior Courthouse and proceed to the top of the hill in front of the old jail, where healthcare professionals will be administering vaccine. Everyone should remain in their vehicle and wear a mask.
ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT:
Established under a Special Act of the Legislature in 1926, the Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment (BCDHE) provides regional public health and environmental health services throughout the 15 towns comprising Barnstable County. The Department manages several environmental, public health, and homeland security grants funded through state and federal resources. The Department’s primary mission is to protect public health and the environment and promote the physical and mental health and well-being of Barnstable County residents.
ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CAPE COD: Barnstable County is one of the last functioning counties in Massachusetts, with departments serving the 15 towns of Cape Cod. Barnstable County government consists of a legislative branch (Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates) and an executive branch (Barnstable County Commissioners). Learn more at www.barnstablecounty.org
MEDIA CONTACT
Bethany Traverse, Health Communications Coordinator
(508) 375-6844
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