Eastern Area Agency on Aging to offer vaccination clinics through AgeWise Maine Initiative this fall

The AgeWise Maine Initiative, a collaboration of Maine’s five Area Agencies on Aging in partnership with Northern Light Health, will offer statewide vaccination clinics this fall, including several in Hancock and Penobscot counties.

Launched in 2023 and powered by USAging grant funding, AgeWise Maine offers vaccine clinics in communities across Maine with the goal of ensuring that thousands of residents get immunized to stay healthy and focused on doing the things they love.

The CDC recommends getting the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations in Fall 2024 to protect yourself and your community. Both vaccinations are currently available and offered at AgeWise Maine clinics across the state. It is safe to receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same visit.

“One of the best things you can do to keep yourself and your family healthy is to get vaccinated early on. We’ve heard of people who prefer to ‘wait it out’ and see how the flu season is playing out, but it’s important to remember that vaccines are the best way to prevent serious illness before you get sick,” said Carly Williams, Director, AgeWise Maine. “We’re glad we have the opportunity to support Mainers through a second vaccination season this fall, and we hope many of them will take advantage of visiting one of our upcoming clinics.”

Upcoming vaccination clinics include:

Ellen Leach Home

58 Colonial Circle, Brewer

Oct. 3 9-11 a.m.

Sorrento-Sullivan Recreation Center

1776 US Highway 1, Sullivan

Oct. 9 9 a.m. to noon

Deer Isle Town Hall

70 Church Street, Deer Isle

Oct. 21 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Durgin Center

274 State Street, Brewer

Oct. 18 12-3 p.m.

Old Town City Hall

265 Main Street, Old Town

Oct. 23 9-11 a.m.

Miller on the Square

315 Harlow Street, Bangor

Oct. 28 9-11 a.m.

A searchable database of upcoming vaccination clinics around the state is available online at AgeWiseMaine.org.

The AgeWise Maine Initiative is a partnership between Maine’s five Area Agencies on Aging. Funded through a grant from USAging, the Area Agencies on Aging will be working to ensure older adults and adults with disabilities in Maine have increased access to vaccines through education efforts and immunization clinics. More information can be found online at AgeWiseMaine.org.

The AgeWise Maine Initiative is supported by the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through USAging as part of a financial assistance award to USAging totaling $74,999,835 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by USAging, ACL/ HHS.