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It’s Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated Against the Flu
| December 2025 Flu Press Release (PDF) |
| Español Dec 2025 comunicado de prensa sobre la gripe |
| Kreyòl Ayisyen Desanm 2025 kominike pou laprès sou grip la |
| Tieng Viet Thông cáo báo chí ve benh cúm |
December 18, 2025 - Recent surveillance reports from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health indicate that influenza, or “flu” activity is present in Massachusetts. Reports of flu activity in Massachusetts are more prevalent than normal for November and December. The flu season traditionally peaks around February to early March in Massachusetts. If you haven’t received an annual flu vaccination, now is the time to get one! Below, you will find a map of Influenza-like Illness (a commonly used indicator of flu) activity in Massachusetts as of 12/07/2025 based on percentage of outpatient visits to providers in Massachusetts.
It’s Never Too Late to Vaccinate!
Contact the Randolph Health Department today FREE
Name | Contact Information | Hours |
Randolph Health Department 41 South Main Street Randolph, MA 02368 | Tel: (781) 437-6220 Email: AMartin@randolph-ma.gov | Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Other Local Providers Offering Flu Vaccine
Name | Contact Information | Hours |
CVS Pharmacy 171 North Main Street Randolph, MA 02368 | Tel: (781) 963-3906 | 24 hours, 7 days a week Closed 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM daily |
Randolph Pharmacy 1187 North Main Street Randolph, MA 02368 | Tel: (781) 885-1181 | Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 7 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 3 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 1 PM |
Walgreens Pharmacy 170 North Main Street Randolph, MA 02368 | Tel: (781) 963-7713 | Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 10 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM |
In addition to getting an annual flu vaccination, the following tips can help protect you, your neighbors, friends, co-workers and family during the regular flu season.
Wash your hands. Frequent hand washing with soap, warm water and disposable paper towels is best. Alcohol based hand sanitizer is also an effective means to clean your hands.
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Cough or sneeze into a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Throw tissues away and wash your hands. Staying home when sick also helps to keep the illness from spreading.
Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. This decreases the chance that you will get the flu virus or other germs into your body, or that you will pass the flu to others.
Clean surfaces that are touched often. Clean things that are touched often, such as door or refrigerator handles, computer keyboards and mice, phones and water faucets.
Avoid contact with people who are sick. Avoid unnecessary contact like holding, kissing or sharing food, dishes and cups with anyone who has a cold or the flu. People with young children, weak immune system or a chronic illness should avoid large crowds, if possible.
For more information, or to be vaccinated please contact the Randolph Office of Public Health, Ann Martin MSN / RN (781) 437-6220. You may also visit, www.flu.gov/ or www.mass.gov/flu. This important message was brought to you by the Randolph Board of Health.
It's Never Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot!
The flu vaccine strain may change this year due to natural viral drift. However, getting a flu shot remains one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your family. The flu vaccine can reduce the risk of hospitalization or an ER visit by 70% in children and 30% in adults.
If you are interested in scheduling a flu shot appointment, please contact the Randolph Health Department at (781) 437-6220. If you or someone in your household is unable to leave the home, please let us know and our staff can work with you to arrange a home visit to administer the vaccine.
Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses
On September 10, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health updated Respiratory Virus guidance for healthcare workers regarding SARS-CoV2 Infection or Exposure. Schools and Daycare settings should also follow this same guidance.
If You Have Symptoms of a Respiratory Virus:
- fever
- sore throat
- cough
- runny or stuffy nose
Stay home and stay away from others in your household.
While staying at home:
- Get tested for COVID-19 and flu. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting treatment if you test positive.
- Stay away from others in your household. Wear a mask if you have to be around them.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner elbow, not your hands.
- Clean high-touch surfaces (such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs) often.
If You Test Positive for a Respiratory Virus
(Flu, COVID-19, RSV, or others)
- For the first 5 days, avoid crowded indoor spaces.
- Wear a mask anytime you are indoors with other people.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease.
When you start to feel better:
You may begin to resume normal activities with precautions if:
- You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND
- Your symptoms are improving.
You may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better.
For at least the first 5 days after resuming normal activities, take these extra precautions:
- Avoid crowded spaces.
- Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people.
If you have any questions, please contact the Randolph Public Health Department office at (781) 961-0924 or by email at gcody@randolph-ma.gov.
Gerard F. Cody, R.E.H.S/R.S., C.P.H., C.H.O., Public Health Commissioner
Ann T. Martin, MSN, RN, Public Health Nurse