Changing foliage and cooling temperatures are sure signs that respiratory illnesses like influenza and COVID-19 will soon be on the rise. Getting vaccinated helps protect you from severe illness, hospitalization, or even death. Now is the time to protect yourself and the ones you love by getting your annual flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine.
For your convenience, Manet will be offering vaccine clinics for our patients at our sites starting in mid-October. The dates and locations are listed below. Appointments are strongly recommended – make yours today by calling 857-358-7219. (Walk-ins will only be accepted on a limited basis, depending on availability.)
- Attleboro, 8 North Main St.: October 16, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Taunton, 1 Washington St.: October 20, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- North Quincy, 110 W. Squantum St.: October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Houghs Neck, 193 Sea St.: October 21, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Snug Harbor, 9 Bicknell St.: October 22, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Hull, 180 G. Washington Blvd.: October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2025-2026 Vaccine Guidance
Flu Vaccine
- Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine, ideally by the end of October.
- It is especially important for those at higher risk of developing serious flu complications to get vaccinated. This includes young children, pregnant women, people with certain chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease, and people 65 years and older.
COVID-19 Vaccine
- Guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Northeast Public Health Collaborative recommends that children ages six to 23 months, and all adults receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as those at higher risk for disease or exposure, those who are pregnant or lactating, and those who are immunocompromised.
- Healthy children and adolescents, ages 2 to 18 years, may be vaccinated.
Additional steps you can take to help stop the spread of germs
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If you are sick, stay home and limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wear a mask to further protect yourself and others.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
As always, if you have questions or concerns about getting a vaccine, please reach out to your health care team via the Manet Patient Portal or by calling your Manet site.
Sincerely,
Your Care Team at Manet Community Health
