For the fourth year in a row, Malta House of Care is grateful to partner with Optum Health, who generously provided 180 flu vaccines for our patients. Dr. Dauphinais and his team hosted three clinic days, offering free flu shots to ensure our patients stay healthy this flu season.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Optum Health for their continued support and commitment to the health and well-being of our community. Their ongoing partnership allows us to offer essential preventative care to uninsured adults in Greater Hartford.
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of serious complications from influenza such as pneumonia. Some people are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. This includes people 65 years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant people and children younger than 5 years, but especially those younger than 2 years old.