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Human services report: flu shots, grants and a town needs assessment form part of council discussion

5953859 · October 2, 2025
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Summary

Human services staff reported on vaccine availability, an open grants cycle totaling roughly $650,000 (plus $175,000 for substance misuse), and a planned needs assessment and survey; officials urged residents to seek COVID vaccines off-island if needed because local supply may be limited.

Human services staff briefed the Nantucket Council on Aging on vaccine availability, open grant cycles and a planned community needs assessment during the meeting.

Jericho (human services) told the council that flu vaccines will be available through primary care and at the Senior Health Expo, and that COVID-vaccine availability on-island may be limited this season. “If you are looking for a COVID vaccine, you should get one where and whenever you can because I cannot…

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