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Each Board of Health in the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts is charged with the responsibility of protecting the health of the public by adopting health regulations pursuant to Massachusetts General Law. To fulfill its duties, it must assess the needs of the community and develop, plan, and implement programs which will prevent illness and promote wellness, while enforcing public health laws.
The Health Department is located on the first floor - rear of the Town Office Building. Clinics are provided for blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, as well as immunizations .
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FLU IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION:
For the most up-to-date information, please see the link to Flu information from the Health Department (Board of Health) page.
The Sharon Health Department wishes to thank all the people who have worked tirelessly to help with the many flu clinics held this fall: All our nurses,
our many long-time volunteers, members of Lions' Club, MRC, Civil Defense, LEPC, Linda Callan, and others who helped our clinics to run like a well-oiled machine.
Also thanks to Temple Sinai, the Community Center, and the School Department for use of the facilities.
In addition, we thank everyone seeking flu shots during this challenging season for their patience and understanding, as well as for their contributions to our donations fund...which is used to help with future health promotions.
PNEUMONIA VACCINE AVAILABLE
One of the factors contributing to deaths related to the recent H1N1 influenza outbreaks has been bacterial pneumonia. Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable illness and death in the U.S.
This underscores the importance of pneumococcal vaccination for persons at increased risk for pneumococcal (bacterial) pneumonia. Those at increased risk for this disease are persons age 65 and older, people under age 65 with long-term health problems, such as heart or lung disease, diabetes, diseases resulting in weakened immune systems, etc.
If you are over age 65 and you have received only one dose of pneumonia vaccine....at least five years ago....a second dose is recommended.
The Sharon Health Department offers pneumonia vaccine by appointment only at Town Hall to residents age 18 and up during the following hours: Tuesdays 3-5 PM; Fridays 9-10:30 AM. There is no charge for the vaccination. For those over age 65, please bring your health insurance cards. Please call for an appointment: 781-784-1500 X206.
 ....BLOOD PRESSURE
CLINICS....
WALK-IN OFFICE HOURS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING ARE HELD AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICE IN THE TOWN OFFICE BUILDING, AS FOLLOWS: TUESDAY: 3-5 PM; WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY: 9AM-10:30AM.
IMMUNIZATIONS are provided free of charge - by appointment only:
 Tuesday 3-5 PM and Friday 9-10:30 AM....
Polio, MMR, and Hepatitis B for children ages 7 through 18 only;
Hepatitis A for high-risk groups (including overseas travel) : ages 7 and up;
Td for ages 7 and up; (Tdap for ages 11 – 12);
Pneumonia (Pneumovax 23) for age 19 and up.
(Above vaccines provided free by State Department of Public Health)
Vaccines now available for Sharon adults at Sharon Health Department...while supplies last:
Free of charge...by appointment only....Tuesdays 3-5 PM or Fridays 9-10:30 AM:
Tdap (Tetanus/diphtheria/Pertussis) for adults age 19-64;
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for adults age 19 and up with no history of chickenpox;
Zoster (shingles) vaccine for adults age 60 and up with previous diagnosis of chickenpox (or varicella vaccine).
OFF-SITE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS:
2010: JANUARY 11, FEBRUARY 1, MARCH 1, APRIL 5, MAY 3, JUNE 7 8:30-10:30 AM
at STONYBROOK CT- 51 HIXSON FARM ROAD-COMMUNITY ROOM
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