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Upcoming Events

Going to college this fall? Don't wait!

Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can infect the bloodstream or lining of the brain and spinal cord. It is easily spread through respiratory secretions and close contact with an infected person, such as kissing, sharing cigarettes, glasses or utensils.

College students have six times the risk for contracting meningitis than the average population because of the close living conditions in dormitories. Approximately 3,000 cases occur annually in Americans, resulting in 300 deaths.

The Westport Weston Health District offers meningitis vaccine to college-bound students. Call Loren Pace, RN, at 227-9571, ext. 231, to schedule an appointment.

Cholesterol Screening

Tuesday, July 22 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., at the Westport Weston Health District

Screening includes total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar and triglyceride levels. Fasting period of 10-12 hours is required. Water is allowed. The cost for the screening is $25. Call Monica Wheeler, RN, at 227-9571, ext. 242, for an appointment.

Do You need a Pneumonia Shot?

Persons who are 65 years or older are encouraged to get their pneumonia vaccine. This vaccine will provide immunity for many years, unless the person has a weak immune system, or a chronic condition that requires revaccination. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 227-9571, ext.231

Wellness Clinic for Adults and Children—Mondays, from 9 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. (walk-in clinic)

This walk-in clinic offers free blood pressure screening, monitoring, and counseling. Blood sugar, hemoglobin and TB testing are available for a minimal charge. No immunizations will be given during this clinic. (Walk-in clinic)

Immunization Clinic—By Appointment Only

Routine immunizations and boosters are available for adults and children. Call Loren Pace, RN, at the Health District, at 227-9571, ext. 231, to schedule an appointment. Fees payable by cash, personal check or Mastercard/Visa.

Travelers’ Immunization Clinic

Protect yourself against health problems when traveling to foreign countries. Clinic services include immunizations, preventive medications, and travel health counseling. Call for an appointment with the Health District’s physician at 227-9571 and ask for Janet Hanna. Bring a personal check or cash.

For more information contact the Health District’s Health Line at 222-3875

HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Clinic

By Appointment at the Westport Weston Health District

Open to all regardless of age or residence. Anonymous or confidential testing available. This clinic is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Call Loren Pace, RN at 227-9571 ext 231, to schedule an appointment



	Upcoming Events Going to college this fall? Don't wait! Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can infect the bloodstream or lining of the brain and spinal cord. It is easily spread through respiratory secretions and close contact with an infected person, such as kissing, sharing cigarettes, glasses or utensils. College students have six times the risk for contracting meningitis than the average population because of the close living conditions in dormitories. Approximately 3,000 cases occur annually in Americans, resulting in 300 deaths. The Westport Weston Health District offers meningitis vaccine to college-bound students. Call Loren Pace, RN, at 227-9571, ext. 231, to schedule an appointment. Cholesterol Screening Tuesday, July 22 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., at the Westport Weston Health District Screening includes total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar and triglyceride levels. Fasting period of 10-12 hours is required. Water is allowed. The cost for the screening is $25. Call Monica Wheeler, RN, at 227-9571, ext. 242, for an appointment. Do You need a Pneumonia Shot? Persons who are 65 years or older are encouraged to get their pneumonia vaccine. This vaccine will provide immunity for many years, unless the person has a weak immune system, or a chronic condition that requires revaccination. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 227-9571, ext.231 Wellness Clinic for Adults and Children—Mondays, from 9 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. (walk-in clinic) This walk-in clinic offers free blood pressure screening, monitoring, and counseling. Blood sugar, hemoglobin and TB testing are available for a minimal charge. No immunizations will be given during this clinic. (Walk-in clinic) Immunization Clinic—By Appointment Only Routine immunizations and boosters are available for adults and children. Call Loren Pace, RN, at the Health District, at 227-9571, ext. 231, to schedule an appointment. Fees payable by cash, personal check or Mastercard/Visa. Travelers’ Immunization Clinic Protect yourself against health problems when traveling to foreign countries. Clinic services include immunizations, preventive medications, and travel health counseling. Call for an appointment with the Health District’s physician at 227-9571 and ask for Janet Hanna. Bring a personal check or cash. For more information contact the Health District’s Health Line at 222-3875 HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Clinic By Appointment at the Westport Weston Health District Open to all regardless of age or residence. Anonymous or confidential testing available. This clinic is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Call Loren Pace, RN at 227-9571 ext 231, to schedule an appointment
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