Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Prepares for Respiratory Illness Season

The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative (SBPHC) is gearing up for the upcoming respiratory illness season, offering pre-registration assistance for clinic appointments and increasing awareness about its homebound vaccine program. SBPHC has scheduled a series of clinics throughout Southern Berkshire County, starting with a no-cost clinic at the New Marlborough Fire Dept on October 23, 2024, from 1:30- 3:30 pm. In addition, in-home vaccinations are available for homebound individuals living in member towns, who can request an appointment by calling the office.

Key Takeaways:

• The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative (SBPHC) is preparing for the respiratory illness season by offering pre-registration assistance and increasing awareness about its homebound vaccine program.
• A no-cost clinic will be held at the New Marlborough Fire Dept on October 23, 2024, from 1:30- 3:30 pm, as part of a series of clinics throughout Southern Berkshire County.
• In-home vaccinations are available for homebound individuals living in member towns, who can request an appointment by calling the office at (413) 243-5540 x109.
• Registration for clinic appointments can be done through three easy methods: online at https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/tritown, in-person at the pre-registration event at the New Marlborough Town Hall on September 17, 2024, from 10:00- 11:00 am, or by contacting SBPHC staff over the phone.
• Insurance cards will be required at the time of registration and the day of the clinic to reduce wait time.

Statistics:

• Date of no-cost clinic: October 23, 2024
• Time of no-cost clinic: 1:30- 3:30 pm
• Phone number to request in-home vaccination appointments: (413) 243-5540 x109
• Registration methods: online, in-person, or over the phone
• Wait time reduction method: having insurance cards available

Sources:

• Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative news release (date not specified)