Fall Flu Vaccine

Upcoming 2025 Clinics

Community Flu Clinic 

This clinic is open to anyone over 6 months.  

Regular and high-dose (65+) vaccines will be available. 

Monday, Oct. 20, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Register here.

Senior Flu Clinic 

This clinic is intended for seniors but is open to anyone over 18.  

Regular and high-dose (65+) vaccines will be available. 

Friday, Oct. 10, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Register here. 

The City of Newton Health and Human Services department offers influenza vaccines to Newton residents and City employees.

Homebound residents are also eligible for in-home flu vaccination. Please call Newton HHS at 617-796-1420 if you or a loved one is homebound and wants to receive a flu vaccine.

Immunizations

For more information on childhood and adult immunization recommendations, click here for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) vaccination schedules. If you have questions on what immunizations are recommended for you, consult with a provider.

For questions about childhood vaccinations required for schools, please reach out to your child's school nurse.

Finding Vaccines: Vaccines are available at many locations including primary care doctor's offices, retail pharmacies, and community health centers. To find pharmacies that offer vaccines near you, visit: www.vaccines.gov

Immunization Records: To find your official vaccine record in the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS), visit: https://www.myvaxrecords.mass.gov/pages/Public

Travel Vaccine Guide: Individuals may be recommended for additional vaccinations or medications based on their planned destination. Reach out to your provider or a Travel Medicine Clinic at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to your trip to determine your vaccination and medication needs. For more information, visit the CDC's Travel Vaccine Guide.

Free Health Clinics:

If you do not have health insurance, you can still access care and receive immunizations. Use the Free Clinic Directory to search for a Community Health Center that offers support to low-income and uninsured residents. Below are some locations nearby.

Charles River Community Health
Waltham, MA 02452
781-693-3800

Charles River Community Health
Brighton/Allston, MA 02135
617-783-0500

Codman Square Health Center
Dorchester, MA 02124
617-822-8272

Health Maintenance Blood Pressure Clinics

This is a drop-in clinic sponsored by Newton's Health & Human Services Department. The Health Maintenance Clinics allow participants a chance to have their blood pressure checked and offers a brief opportunity to talk about associated medications and health questions/concerns with our Public Health Nurse. Attendees are welcome to bring in their own home blood pressure machine for assistance or calibration accuracy checks. Clients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.  

It occurs every third Thursday of the month from 11AM-12PM at Cooper Center, 345 Walnut St., Newtonville.