The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in Rhode Island, the state’s first confirmed case since 2013. This was a case in a young, unvaccinated child with a recent history of international travel. This child was hospitalized at Hasbro Children’s earlier this […]
Americans can once again order free rapid coronavirus tests by mail. I just ordered mine and it took about 30 seconds. People can request four free at-home Covid-19 tests per household through covidtests.gov. They will begin shipping Monday. From WashPo: The September revival of the free testing program is in line with the Biden administration’s
Covid vaccinations are now available at pharmacies around the state — why not try one of the independently owned operations like the Green Line Apothecary on North Main Street and treat yourself to a lime rickey while you are at it. The Green Line has the Pfizer shots and is accepting walk-ins. (Vaccine info at
[Update 9.16.23. Big snafu for many people who had appointments today to get their Covid vaccine — it is not yet being covered by Medicare! So the very people who have been told to go to the front of the line, have to get out of the line altogether. Apparently you may pay for the
The CDC recommends an annual flu shot for everyone age 6 months and older. The good news this season is that the flu vaccine is a very good match. The bad news is that hospitals are seeing more children with serious symptoms. Pediatrician Melissa Stockwell informs us that the flu can be more serious for
The Providence Children’s Museum is hosting vaccination clinics on Wednesdays, including this Wednesday. Get vaccinated and then play for free. Several more dates have been added. Facebook event. New dates for PCM’s vaccination clinic have opened up! We will be hosting more vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 and boosters for 12+. Appointments are from
How about a lime rickey chaser with your vaccination. Maybe a Pfizer and phosphate pairing? The Green Line Apothecary on North Main Street is one of the independent pharmacies which will now be handling vaccinations, and a batch of new shots has just become available. From WPRI: Health officials and Gov. Dan McKee said approximately
The Providence Community Library (PCL) is stepping up big time. Imagine navigating the vaccination registration system without a computer, or computer competency. If this describes someone you know, here is how and when they can call a library and get started: Residents who are eligible for shots but need extra assistance to navigate the online
[Update: It’s clear that the system has opened up to any age. People on Facebook of all ages are getting their vaccination. You are on your own as to how to proceed. Paging Governor Raimondo . . .] Starting Monday, the state will allow Rhode Islanders 65-and-older to book appointments for vaccine shots at one