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Flu Season 2021: Where To Find A Vaccine In East Providence

While the focus remains on containing the coronavirus pandemic, flu season is fast approaching.

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Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Don’t skip your flu shot. With U.S. schools and businesses reopened, international travel resuming and far less masking this fall, flu is likely to make a comeback.
Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Don’t skip your flu shot. With U.S. schools and businesses reopened, international travel resuming and far less masking this fall, flu is likely to make a comeback. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — Fall has arrived in southern New England, which means flu season is not far behind.

Last year's COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates meant there were hardly any flu cases in Rhode Island and around the country. This year, the seasonal virus is expected to make a comeback.

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, the flu cases generally peak in February, though cases often start to ramp up in October.

Find out what's happening in East Providencefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Flu shots are recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older, including pregnant women. The CDC indicated that it's safe to get a flu shot concurrently with a COVID-19 vaccine, with no waiting period needed between the doses. Read more about flu vaccines from the Rhode Island Department of Health.

The Rhode Island Department of Health has a flu shot locator map to help residents find a clinic near them. To use the tool, search by town or ZIP code, and it will provide a list of nearby pharmacies where shots are available. Appointments are not required for flu vaccines.

Find out what's happening in East Providencefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here's a look at upcoming community flu vaccine clinics in East Providence, open to ages three and up.

East Providence flu shot clinics

Wolf School

  • 215 Ferris Ave.
  • Oct. 4
  • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Ocean State Montessori School

  • 100 Grove Ave.
  • Oct. 5
  • 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Providence Country Day

  • 660 Waterman Ave.
  • Oct. 8
  • 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Gordon School

  • 45 Maxfield Ave.
  • Oct. 15
  • 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Riverside Middle School

  • 179 Forbes St.
  • Oct. 15
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Myron J. Francis Elementary School

  • 64 Bourne Ave.
  • Oct. 18
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

East Providence High School (students and staff only)

  • 2000 Pawtucket Ave.
  • Oct. 21
  • 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

St. Margaret School

  • 42 Bishop Ave.
  • Oct. 26
  • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Orlo Avenue School

  • 25 Orlo Ave.
  • Oct. 26
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Edward R. Martin Middle School

  • 111 Brown St.
  • Nov. 1
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View

  • 3070 Pawtucket Ave.
  • Nov. 3
  • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Silver Spring School

  • 120 Silver Spring Ave.
  • Nov. 8
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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