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New Canaan health director outlines winter outreach: flu surge, radon kits and expanded trainings
Summary
New Canaan’s health director introduced staff and described winter programs including free radon test kits, ongoing flu vaccinations for children by appointment, and expanded mental-health trainings for employees and residents.
Amy Lahaney, director of health for the town of New Canaan, introduced her public‑health staff and outlined the department’s winter outreach at the Health and Human Services Commission meeting. Lahaney said the department is continuing free child flu vaccinations by appointment and will distribute free radon test kits at Vine Cottage as part of Radon Awareness Month.
Why it matters: Lahaney warned that influenza activity is already higher than typical for this time of year and that early peaks can strain local services. “We…
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