Free Flu Shots Available For Meriden Kids

From City of Meriden

MERIDEN, CT — With the Dec. 31 deadline fast approaching, the City of Meriden Department of Health and Human Services is offering extended hours at its Public Health Clinic (165 Miller Street) to make it more convenient for young kids to get their annual flu shots.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health requires kids, ages 6 months to 5 years old who attend pre-kindergarten, a licensed childcare center, group day care homes, or family day care, to get an annual flu shot by Dec. 31.

Meriden residents ages 18 and younger, regardless of their health insurance status, may get a free flu shot at the City of Meriden’s Department of Health and Human Services’ Public Health Clinic.

"Family schedules are busy this time of year, so we’ve extended our hours to help them meet the deadline,” said Lea Crown, MPH, Director of Health and Human Services. “While it’s required by the state, it’s important for caregivers to remember that the flu shot protects kids from severe illness from the influenza virus and complications like pneumonia.”

The Public Health Clinic, located at 165 Miller Street, is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and until 6 p.m. on Dec. 3, 10, and 17, 2024. Caregivers may also get their annual flu shot with their child. Adult flu shots are $20 and FluBlock is $35 (cash or check); Connecticare, Cigna, Aetna, and other select health insurance plans are accepted.

Meriden residents can call 203-630-4234 to schedule their flu shot appointment. In addition to the flu shot, all the school-required vaccines for kids who are eligible, including those who don’t have health insurance or are underinsured, are available at the Public Health Clinic.

For more information about childhood vaccines, visit https://bit.ly/ChildhoodVaccinesMeriden and follow them on Facebook.