Town will hold free COVID-19/flu vaccine clinic for Saugus residents next week

Town Manager Scott Crabtree and Director of Public Health John Fralick announced this week that the town will hold a COVID-19/flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the newly refurbished Saugus Town Hall Auditorium. The clinic is open to Saugus residents only, according to a press release issued by the town manager’s office.

“The latest Pfizer COVID-19 booster and seasonal flu vaccine will be available, at no charge to residents. Free COVID-19 tests will also be available for residents. Walk-ins are welcome for the clinic. No pre registration is required,” the press release said.

“The town asks that those attending the clinic bring their health insurance or Medicare cards with them. Residents can still receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccines if they don’t have their insurance or Medicare cards upon arrival,” it stated.

“The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends that people stay up to date with COVID-19 and flu vaccines in order to protect yourself, your family, and your community from serious illness. MassDPH advises that everyone 6 months and older should receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine.

“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying from the virus.”

Anyone seeking more COVID-19 vaccine information should contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) website. Residents can also call Saugus Director of Public Health Fralick at 781-231-4120 with any questions about the clinic.