How to stay safe this holiday season

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Home for the Holidays

Most of us look forward to family gatherings around the holidays. This year, we might even be missing that annoying relative from out of state. But a recent Boston Globe article featuring CHA’s Dr. Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha says “we all need to fight the urge to become complacent.”

A New Way to Schedule Your Flu Shot

CHA patients have a new way to schedule a flu shot. Just log in to MyCHArt, click "Visits" on the top bar, then click "Schedule an Appointment”. You will be able to see open slots at our flu clinic and select a time that works for you.

Flu clinics for CHA patients are currently held at CHA Assembly Square in Somerville (Monday-Friday) and the CHA Malden Care Center (Saturdays). Times are available days and evenings.

Other important information:

If you can’t get to these locations, there are other options. Please check the CHA website for more information.
Each MyCHArt user will have to log in separately to make an appointment But if you have proxy access for your children (under age 12), you can make an appointment for them through your profile.
In the past 14 days if you have COVID symptoms, have had a positive COVID test, or have been exposed to someone who has COVID, please wait before getting a flu shot.

What to do About College Students?

Some of you may have college students returning home for the holidays and may be wondering how to protect your family, especially if they’re coming from COVID hot spots. Younger people may not show any symptoms (asymptomatic) and can spread the disease without knowing. The safest approach is for them not to come home, but sometimes there’s no choice.

Find out how to welcome your college student home safely.

All Masks Are Not the Same

Did you know that certain types of face coverings simply don't work very well? If you come to CHA in person, you will need to wear a procedure or surgical mask, a cloth mask, or a mask without vents or valves.

A procedure or cloth mask will be provided to replace any unsafe mask when you arrive. You won't be allowed into a CHA building if you wear a mask with vents, a gaiter or a bandana because COVID particles may still get through some of these masks more easily. Help protect yourself and others by wearing a proper mask when you come to see us.

Check out all your health information on MyCHArt!