Health Officer Newsletter October 2026

Mount Vernon and Vienna Health Officer Newsletter October 2026

Beth Trehu, MD

Two topics this month:  Flu and COVID vaccines and Heating Assistance

Heating Assistance- thanks to Amy Perez-Blaisdell for sharing this information.  Oil and gas prices continue to climb due to the war in Iran.  Keeping our homes warm this winter is going to cost even more than usual.  Here are some resources for assistance with heating and other things to keep you warm, safe, and healthy this winter.

Maine State Housing Authority Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Community Concepts

KVCAP

Flu and COVID vaccines

Now is the time to get your Influenza (Flu) and COVID vaccines; you can get them both at the same time.  You can walk into any pharmacy and request them or make an appointment in advance.  They will ask for your health insurance information but there is no cost.  Keep yourself and your family healthy this winter!