This month, residents of six of Maine’s unbridged outer islands can get their fall vaccines without leaving home. Maine Seacoast Mission is partnering with Community Pharmacies to hold vaccination clinics on Frenchboro, Great Cranberry, Isle au Haut, Islesford, Matinicus, and Monhegan from October 19 to 21.
Fall clinics are a yearly tradition and part of how the Mission works alongside islanders to keep neighbors healthy through the winter.
Flu and COVID vaccines will be available at no charge. All island residents are eligible, with or without insurance. With advance notice, the Mission can also provide RSV, shingles, pneumonia, Tdap, and other vaccines.
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“When the nearest pharmacy is a boat ride away, something as routine as a flu shot can take a full day and depend on the weather,” says Mission President John Zavodny. “Bringing these clinics to each island means neighbors can get vaccinated close to home, before winter sets in. We’re grateful to Community Pharmacies for partnering with us and to the islanders who keep showing us what their communities need.”
Vaccination Clinic Schedule
Monday, October 19
- Islesford: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Neighborhood House
- Great Cranberry: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Ladies’ Aid
Tuesday, October 20
- Monhegan: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., first aid station
- Matinicus: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the school
Wednesday, October 21
- Isle au Haut: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Town Hall
- Frenchboro: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., church kitchen
How to Sign Up
Islanders can sign up by clicking the button below and completing the online form. Alternatively, one can contact Sunbeam Nurse Taylor Wood at [email protected]. Please be ready to share your name, your island, and whether you have insurance.
To learn more about healthcare provided by the Mission to Maine’s islands, visit our Island Health web page.