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“Vaccines and boosters are the best way
to protect yourself and others.”
–Marie George, MD, SVMC Infectious
Disease Specialist
Never too late to protect yourself—
and others
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) recommend getting a flu shot by the end of
October, it’s never too late to get vaccinated. George
notes, “The CDC recommendation is just that, a
recommendation. If you miss the deadline, you
should still try to get the shot.”
George emphasizes that it is possible to develop
both a flu and COVID infection at the same time
and that co-infections can be more serious than just
getting sick with one virus at a time. “The best way
to avoid a complicated double infection is to get a flu
shot and remain current with your COVID boosters.
Both work to reduce your risk of hospitalization.”
Plus, flu shots and COVID booster work to protect
not just yourself but others in the community.
“Infants and immuno-compromised people are at
greatest risk for serious complications of the flu
and COVID,” says George. “For these populations in
particular, the effects of the flu or COVID can truly
be devastating. Vaccines and boosters are the best
way to protect yourself and others.” +
Where to get a flu shot
Flu vaccines are widely available in our region. To find a location
near you, visit vaccines.gov and click on “Find flu vaccine” to see
the options in your zip code.
Vaccines are also available at the
following Southwestern Vermont
Health Care locations:
SVMC Deeield Valley Campus
30 Route 100 South
Wilmington, VT
802-464-5311
SVMC Nohshire Campus
5957 Main Street–Route 7A
Manchester, VT
802-362-4440
SVMC Pownal Campus
7237 Route 7
Pownal, VT 05261
802-681-2780
SVMC Internal Medicine
140 Hospital Drive, Suite 108
Bennington, VT
802-447-5519
SVMC Twin Rivers Campus
16 Danfoh Street
Hoosick Falls, NY
518-686-5770
In addition, vaccines
are available FOR
ADULTS ONLY on
either a walk-in or
appointment basis at
the following locations:
Big Y Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Hannaford
Price Chopper–
Market 32
Stop & Shop
Walgreens
Walma
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