During the month of October, beginning with a huge drive-thru clinic at the fairgrounds today, October 9th, the Lassen County Public Health Department, Lassen Indian Health Center and the Lassen County Disaster Preparedness Coalition will be offering flu clinics at various locations across the county.
These free flu shot clinics are a great opportunity to protect yourself and your family against the flu without having to schedule an appointment. These free clinics are for anyone ages 3-years and older.
Flu clinics will be provided at the following dates and locations:
Thursday, October 9th:
9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
Drive-thru at Jensen Hall
Friday, October 17th:
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Big Valley Health Center
Tuesday, October 21st:
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Spaulding Community Center
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Westwood Wellness Center
Friday, October 24th:
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Fort Sage Resource Center
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Doyle Community Center
Saturday October 25th:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Drive-thru at Lassen Indian Health Center
The Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone age 6-months and older get the flu vaccine each year. Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It spreads between people and can cause mild to severe illness. In some severe cases, the flu can lead to death. In the United States, flu season occurs in the fall and winter and usually peaks in January or February.
Some flu related complications include pneumonia and dehydration. Certain groups are more likely to experience these complications including seniors, children and people with chronic health conditions. Therefore, it is important to take preventative measures to avoid the flu.
You can defeat the flu by getting vaccinated and washing your hands. It is important to stay home if you do become sick to help your body recover and to prevent infecting others.
For more information about the Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic contact the Lassen County Public Health Department at 1.530.251.8183.
