WATERFORD — Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) hosts its 9th annual Drive Thru to Beat the Flu clinic in the parking lot of Waterford High School located at 20 Rope Ferry Rd. in Waterford on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 12 to 2 p.m. while supplies last. All participants will be required to wear a mask, stay in their vehicle, and practice social distancing.
Regular flu shots will be provided at no cost to individuals 18 years and older who live in Lyme and Old Lyme as well as East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, Stonington, North Stonington, and Waterford.
District residents that need the high dose vaccine should contact their pharmacy, medical provider, or the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Southeastern Connecticut.
The Drive-Thru to Beat the Flu is a full-scale exercise that allows LLHD staff and partners to practice mass dispensing plans for public health emergencies.
It is recommended that people wear a tank top, short sleeve shirt or loose-fitting clothes for easy access to the upper arm.
A flu consent form is required for each participant. Forms can be downloaded from www.llhd.org or obtained at the Drive-Thru. Any questions, call 860-448-4882.
Ledge Light Health District serves as the local health department for Lyme and Old Lyme, as well as East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, North Stonington, Stonington and Waterford, Conn.
As a health district, formed under Connecticut General Statutes Section 19a-241, LLHD is a special unit of government, allowing member municipalities to provide comprehensive public health services to residents in a more efficient manner by consolidating the services within one organization.
The Director of Health and staff of LLHD work to promote health and wellness among the more than 151,000 residents that the district serves. By enforcing the Connecticut Public Health Code, conducting health education programs, monitoring disease outbreaks and nurturing our environment, LLHD is focused on promoting healthy communities.
LLHD’s mission statement – to prevent disease, illness and injury; to protect and nurture our environment; and to promote improved health and prosperity for all residents – describes in more detail their slogan of “promoting healthy communities.”
Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from a press release issued by LLHD.