It’s not too late to get your flu shot! Enjoy the holiday season knowing that you have done the best thing to protect yourself and loved ones from getting the flu.

The MGH Central Flu Clinic will run through December 9th. Open to patients 5 years and older. Walk-ins are welcome but scheduling an appointment through Patient Gateway is strongly encouraged.

Clinic hours and location:
Tea Leaves Cafe
Wang Ambulatory Care Center Lobby

Monday-Friday
9am – 5pm

Visit massgeneral.org/flu for more details.

The MGH Central Flu Clinic opens Tuesday, September 27 at Tea Leaves Café in the Wang Lobby and will run through Friday, December 9.  Open to patients 5 years and older.  Walk-ins are welcome but scheduling an appointment through Patient Gateway is strongly encouraged.

Clinic Hours

• September 27 – November 18
  • Monday – Friday: 7am – 6pm
  • Saturday: 8am – 12pm (October only)

• November 21 – December 9
  • Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Holiday Hours

• October 10 (Indigenous People’s Day): 8am – 1pm
• November 23 (Day before Thanksgiving): 8am – 1pm
• November 24 and 25 (Thanksgiving and day after Thanksgiving): Closed

Important Information About COVID-19
All patients and visitors are screened for possible symptoms of COVID-19 and given a mask to wear regardless of vaccination status. Visitors to the Central Flu Clinic are expected to be healthy and well. If you have upper respiratory symptoms including fever, sore throat or cough, please postpone your visit. The flu shot does not protect against COVID-19. Visit vaccines.gov or Mass.gov to find a COVID-19 vaccination site near you.

Visit www.massgeneral.org/flu for more details.

It’s not too late to get your flu shot! Enjoy the holiday season knowing that you have done the best thing to protect yourself and loved ones from getting the flu. Patients five years and older are encouraged to visit the MGH Central Flu Clinic to get their flu shot.

Clinic hours and location:
165 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA

Monday-Friday
9am – 5pm

Visit massgeneral.org/flu for more details. Spread holiday cheer, not the flu!

Flu season is here! Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect you and others from getting or spreading the flu. The MGH Central Flu Shot Clinic opened today and will run through December 10th.  This clinic is open to patients aged 5 years and older.

Clinic Schedule:
September 27th – November 23rd
7:00am- 6:00pm Monday – Friday
8:00am – 12:00pm Saturday (October only)

November 29 – December 10th
9am – 5pm

Location:
165 Cambridge Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA

Exceptions:
Monday, October 11th: 7am – 1pm
Day before Thanksgiving (Wednesday, November 24th): 7am – 1pm
Thanksgiving Holiday (November 25th and 26th): Closed

Parking:
Parking for the Central Flu Clinic is available at the Parkman, Yawkey and Fruit Street garages. Visitors to the flu clinic may park for up to one hour free of charge (after the first hour, regular rates apply).

Important Information About COVID-19
All patients and visitors are screened for possible symptoms of COVID-19 and given a mask to wear regardless of vaccination status. Visitors to the Central Flu Clinic are expected to be healthy and well. If you have upper respiratory symptoms including fever, sore throat or cough, please postpone your visit. The flu shot does not protect against COVID-19. Visit vaccines.gov or Mass.gov to find a COVID-19 vaccination site near you.

Visit www.massgeneral.org/flu for more details.

It’s not too late to get your flu shot!  Enjoy the holiday season knowing that you have done the best thing to protect yourself and loved ones from getting the flu!

Patients 9 years and older are encouraged to visit the MGH Central Flu Clinic at the Russell Museum of Medical History and Innovation to get vaccinated.  Clinic is open through Wednesday, December 9th 7am – 6pm.

Visit massgeneral.org/flu for more information.

Flu season is quickly approaching. Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect you and others from getting or spreading the flu. The MGH Central Flu Shot Clinic will open September 22nd and run through December 12th.  This clinic is open to patients aged 9 years and older.

Dates:
Tuesday, September 22^nd through Saturday, December 12^th

Time:
7:00 am- 6:00 pm Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday

Location:
Russell Museum of Medical History and Innovation
(2 North Grove Street, Boston)

Exceptions:
Columbus Day – Monday, October 12th, open 7a – 1p
Day before Thanksgiving – Wednesday, November 25th, open 7a – 1p
Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday, November 26th through Saturday, November 28th), closed

Parking:
Visitors to the Central Flu Shot Clinic may park at any MGH garage for up to one hour at no charge

Important Information About COVID-19
All patients and visitors are screened for possible symptoms of COVID-19 and given a mask to wear. If you have upper respiratory symptoms including fever, sore throat, or cough, please postpone your visit. The flu clinic is often busiest during the early morning and late afternoon. To minimize crowding and promote physical distancing, patients are encouraged to plan their visit outside of these times. The flu shot does not protect against COVID-19.

Visit www.massgeneral.org/flu for more details.

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this pumpkin muffin recipe from the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic.  Did you know: pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A, which can help keep your eyes healthy.

Kitchen Tools:

Cupcake tins
Cupcake papers
2 Large bowls
Large spoon
Large whisk
Wooden toothpicks
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups granulated sugar
1 can (15oz) 100% pure pumpkin
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Paper line or grease 30 muffin cups.

Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.  Place sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and water in a separate bowl and whisk until just blended.  Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir just until moistened.  Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.  Remove muffins from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.

Store muffins in covered container or resealable plastic bag.

Prep time: 10 min l Makes: 30 servings l Carbs per serving: 30 grams

Recipe adapted from verybestbaking.com

Enjoy the fresh flavors of summer with this easy recipe for grilled veggies from the MGH Be Fit Program.

Ingredients:
2 medium zucchini, cut into large slices (about 1½inches)
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, or green), cored and cut into large chunks (about 1½inches)
1 large eggplant, cut into medium slices(about ¾inch)
1 red onion, peeled and cut into ¼ inch rounds
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (basil, thyme, chives,etc.)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:
Turn grill on medium-high heat.  (If using a charcoal grill, see note below.)

Place all the vegetables in a bowl and add in herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss together until vegetables are well coated.

Spread vegetables on grill grate. Cook until they soften and start to show grill marks (about 10 minutes). Use grill tongs to flip them once or twice during this time to ensure even cooking.  Keep an eye on the vegetables as some may cook faster than others.

Note: To judge heat on a charcoal grill, hold your hand about 5 inches above the grill grate. Keeping your hand there for 4 to 5 seconds (before it becomes too hot) is roughly medium-high temperature.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 120 • Protein: 4g • Sodium: 160mg • Carbohydrate: 22g • Fiber: 9g •
Fat: 3g • Sat fat: 0g