How do I get a flu shot?

[Jimmy]

I've been trying without success to find information about flu shots
on the web. I've never gotten one before, so I don't really know how
to find one.

A recent Cambridge paper mailing said to go to http://cambridgepublichealth.org
, but I haven't found a single thing on that site about upcoming flu
clinics. The site recommended calling 211, as well as their own flu
hotline; the former had a long wait, and the latter had a long message
about how many shots they've given so far, but didn't say how to get
one. It also recommended http://flu.masspro.org , which only lists
two clinics in Winchester with short, inconvenient hours.

I'm going to call my primary care doctor when their office reopens,
but I'd also like to know if anyone knows an easy way to get a flu
shot.

Jimmy

[D. Kirkpatrick]

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Post by Jimmy
I'm going to call my primary care doctor when their office reopens,
but I'd also like to know if anyone knows an easy way to get a flu
shot.

The generic flu shot (seasonal) or H1N1 ? They are different.

Many health centers already have the seasonal available and so do many
doctors.

Some pharmacies and community centers may also have data on upcoming
sessions.

I had my seasonal from my doctor almost 2 months ago.

[Jimmy]

Post by Jimmy
I'm going to call my primary care doctor when their office reopens,
but I'd also like to know if anyone knows an easy way to get a flu
shot.

The generic flu shot (seasonal) or H1N1 ?  They are different.

I figured I'd get both, as long as I was making the effort. Is it
harder to find a place that gives the H1N1 one?

Some pharmacies and community centers may also have data on upcoming
sessions.

If you know of any specific places to ask, please let me know. I'm
frustrated that the Cambridge Public Health Department's website is so
useless, since that seems like the most obvious place to look.

Jimmy

[Marc Dashevsky]

Post by Jimmy

Post by Jimmy
I'm going to call my primary care doctor when their office reopens,
but I'd also like to know if anyone knows an easy way to get a flu
shot.

The generic flu shot (seasonal) or H1N1 ?  They are different.

I figured I'd get both, as long as I was making the effort. Is it
harder to find a place that gives the H1N1 one?

Much, much harder.

Post by Jimmy

Some pharmacies and community centers may also have data on upcoming
sessions.

I'll be shocked if pharmacies offer H1N1 shots -- the vaccine is in
such short supply. Pentucket Medical Associates told me they will not
be receiving any doses of H1N1 vaccine at all for adults.

Post by Jimmy
If you know of any specific places to ask, please let me know. I'm
frustrated that the Cambridge Public Health Department's website is so
useless, since that seems like the most obvious place to look.