Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations and emergency room visits each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a 2021 study showed that among adults, influenza vaccination reduced the risk of admission to an intensive care unit by 26% and the risk of death from influenza by 31%. it was done.

Health districts can help ensure that eligible children and teens are vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu, giving them confidence in participating in childcare, school and other activities, and helping them stay home because their parents are at home. He said he could reduce the burden on his family by preventing him from missing work. with sick children.

“The Housatonic Valley Health District is committed to providing flu and COVID-19 clinics throughout our community this fall so our families and friends can stay safe and healthy,” said Housatonic Valley Health. District Health Director Lisa Morrissey said. “Both clinical and non-clinical volunteers play an important role in vaccinating our communities. I need it.”

To become a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer, send an email to cht@hvhd.us with the email header “New Volunteer”. Those interested will be directed to a form to answer more questions about themselves, the release said.