All through the month of October the Lassen County Public Health Department is providing flu shots, free of charge, at various locations across the county.
This free flu shot clinic is a great opportunity to protect yourself and your family against the flu without having to schedule an appointment – in fact you can protect yourself from the flu without even having to get out of your car. This free clinic is for anyone ages 2 years and older.
Public Health will be providing flu clinics on the following dates:
Monday, October 12th
10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Eskaton Manor
Wednesday, October 14th
11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Big Valley Health Center (Bieber)
Friday, October 16th
9:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. Fort Sage One Stop (Herlong)
1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Doyle Community Center
Monday, October 19th
9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. IGA Supermarket
Friday, October 23rd
1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Westwood One Stop
Monday, October 26th
1:00p.m. to 4:00 PM Lassen Senior Center
Friday, October 30th
9:30a.m. to 11:30 AM Spaulding Community 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 530-251-8183.
