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Serving Colchester, East Haddam, East Hampton, Hebron, Marlborough, Portland
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COVID-19, FLU and RSV
Virus Basics
Virus Basics
COVID-19
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Caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus
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Can be very contagious and spreads quickly
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Most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia.
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Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill.
Influenza (flu)
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Caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs
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Anyone can get flu but people 65 years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions , pregnant people, and children younger than 5 years are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick.
Respiratory Syncitial Virus (RSV)
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Usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.
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Most people recover in a week or two.
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Can cause serious illness sometimes requiring hospitalization especially in infants and older adults.
Prevention Strategies
Prevention
Policies
CHATHAM HEALTH DISTRICT VACCINE CLINICS
Policies
No appointment necessary.
Vaccines available for ages 3 years and older.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Chatham Health District will be offering flu vaccines.
Our partner Beacon Prescriptions will provide COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia and shingles vaccines.
Most major insurance accepted*
* We are unable to accept
Hospice, Tri-Care and VA Insurance
VACCINES
available for ages 3 yrs and older
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will offer
FLU vaccine
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Injectable 3yrs+
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Intranasal vaccine 3-18yrs
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Injectable high dose 65+
Our partner​
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at most clinics.
COVID-19
RSV
Pneumonia
Shingles
2026-27 Vaccine Clinic Schedule ​
Access your vaccination records
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