Health Department Schedules Vaccination Clinics Around the State
Pertussis, influenza, pneumonia shots available throughout the state in November, December.
The Rhode Island Department of Health will begin public vaccination clinics for pertussis (whooping cough), seasonal influenza, and pneumonia across the state over the next two months, including one in Smithfield Nov. 17. “I encourage all Rhode Islanders to see their primary care physician for the vaccinations they need,” said Michael Fine, MD, Director of HEALTH. “But these public clinics are a great opportunity for those who may not have a primary care doctor to catch up on their vaccinations, as well as for our cities and towns to test their ability to run a public vaccination clinic.” Nov. 10 Hopkinton - Ashaway Elementary School 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17 Smithfield - LaPerche Elementary School 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newport - Thompson…
