Flu And Pneumonia Vaccine Clinics Scheduled In Greenwich: Here's What To Know

GREENWICH, CT — Several flu and pneumonia vaccine clinics are scheduled in Greenwich this fall, according to an announcement from the town's department of health.

Here is the schedule:

• Tuesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Greenwich Town Hall ground floor
• Thursday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Greenwich Town Hall ground floor
• Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
• Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Greenwich Town Hall ground floor
• Thursday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
• Wednesday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Greenwich Town Hall ground floor

Neither COVID-19 vaccine boosters nor RSV vaccine will be offered at the Influenza Clinics. A limited amount of the new Moderna MNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccine will be offered by appointment only in the Department of Health's Family Health clinic on specific days and times during the month of October. Information will be posted on the Health Department webpage.

In 2025-26, the seasonal and higher dose influenza vaccines contain three (trivalent) influenza virus strains: one updated Influenza A-like (H3N2) virus, one updated Influenza A-like (H1N1) virus and one Influenza B-like virus, the health department said in a news release.

Both the seasonal trivalent influenza vaccine and the trivalent adjuvanted vaccine for people 65 years of age and older will be offered by the department.

The viruses in the flu shot are not live, so recipients cannot get the flu from a flu shot, the department said. However, the vaccine can trigger an immune response in the body, so a few mild symptoms, like achy muscles or a low grade fever, might be present.

"Getting your annual flu vaccine is the best, most effective thing you can do to keep from getting the flu, and from spreading it to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers," Greenwich Health Director Caroline C. Baisley said in a news release. "Due to declining immune systems with aging and possible chronic conditions, many adults age 65 and older are at greater risk of severe complication from influenza. If you are at high risk, get a flu vaccine this year."

More information on who should and shouldn't get the flu vaccine can be found here.

Insurance Information

Here are the fees for no insurance or insurance the health department cannot accept. The department cannot accept Aetna, Magnacare and Connecticare:

• Season influenza vaccine: $35
• High dose vaccine: $67 (65 years or older)
• Pneumonia (PCV 21): $288
• Pneumonia (PCV 20): $270

Acceptable insurance coverage:

• Anthem BC/BS
• Traditional Medicare Part B
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• United Healthcare/Oxford

Medicaid cannot be accepted, however, patients are advised to call 203-622-3782 for assistance.

Residents should bring insurance cards with them.

Cash or checks must be made out to the Town of Greenwich. Credit cards are not accepted.

Changes to the vaccine schedule will be announced by the department.