It’s flu season again. And this year, in addition to the seasonal flu, the government is also making available resources to help combat the H1N1 flu.

Flu Shots
The Chelmsford Board of Health is sponsoring a seasonal flu shot clinic. The shots will be given at:

Chelmsford Senior Center
Route 40, North Chelmsford
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
— More information [pdf] —

Another list of area flu shots is available on the Massachusetts Public Flu Clinic Finder website:

• Flu shots in Chelmsford
• Flu shots in Lowell
• See other towns

General Information
A lot of resources exist to answer questions and provide tips on how to stay healthy this flu season. Here are some of the most useful:

• http://www.flu.gov – official Federal resource
• http://www.mass.gov/flu – official State resource
• Fall 2009 – Flu Guidance for Schools [doc] – MA Dept. of Public Health
• H1N1 Fact Sheet [pdf] – MA Dept. of Public Health
• More resources from Chelmsford Public Schools

Basic Tips to Stay Healthy
And as always, remember to practice these three simple tips this season:

1. Cover your cough
2. Wash your hands
3. Stay home if you’re sick