(Greenfield, MA) In October, there were 197 cases of COVID-19 identified in Greenfield. The Department of Public Health is urging residents to get vaccinated ahead of this year’s cold and flu season. They are advising that everyone 6 months and older get a seasonal flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the chances of serious illness, suffering long term effects and hospitalization. An RSV vaccine is also now available for vulnerable populations.