Health officials are urging Californians to get their flu shot this year – and to get it early.
According to a recent press release from the California Department of Public Health, the flu causes millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths across the nation each year.
CDPH reports that last year 78 people under the age of 65 died from a flu-related illness in California alone.
The release states that getting a yearly vaccination is the most reliable way to protect yourself from getting the flu, as well as the best way from spreading it to others.
Because a person who has the flu can infect others before any signs of the sickness show up, CDPH recommends getting a flu vaccine as soon as it’s available.
Local health departments in most North State counties have clinics scheduled were residents can get free or low cost flu shots. A full schedule of upcoming walk in and drive-thru clinics is below.
For more information about the flu, and this year’s flu season, visit the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention’s What You Should Know for the 2015-2016 Influenza Season.
North State Flu Shot Clinics
Butte County
Gridley
Tues, Oct. 13th
Medical Specialty Center
284 Spruce St.
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This is a free or low cost walk in clinic.
Chico
Sat, Nov 14th
5th and Magnolia Aves.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a free, walk in clinic. A public bus stop and handicap parking will be available at the clinic site. Other parking will be located at 6th and Magnolia Aves.
For more information call: 538-2840.
Colusa County
Colusa
Thurs, Oct 29th
Colusa County Fairgrounds (Parking Lot)
1303 10th St.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is a drive-thru clinic. Those attending the event should remain in the car upon arrival. Preservative free vaccines will be available for pregnant woman and kids. Spanish translators will also be available.
Glenn County
Willows
Thurs, Oct 15th
St. Monica’s Parish Hall
1129 W. Wood St.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This is a free walk in clinic. Flu vaccinations will be provided to anyone older than 6 months.
Glenn County residents can also get free flu shots at the county’s weekly immunization clinics. The clinic rotates between its Orland and Willows locations.
Lassen County
Susanville
Wed, Oct 14th
Lassen County Fairgrounds (Jensen Hall Parking Lot)
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This is a free drive-thru clinic. Those attending the event should remain in the car upon arrival. Vaccines will be provided to those 2 years and older. If you’d like to save time at the clinic the consent form can be printed and filled out in advance.
**The following clinics are open to all Lassen County residents and shots will be $2.00 each. Fee waivers are available if needed at all clinics.
Susanville
Fri, Oct 16th
Senior Center
1700Sunkist Dr.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Herlong
Fri, Oct 16th
Fort Sage One Stop
170 David S. Hall Ave.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Doyle
Fri, Oct 16th
Community Center
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bieber
Thurs, Oct 22nd
Mountain Valleys Health Center
554-850 Medical Center Dr.
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This is a drive-thru clinic. Those attending the event should remain in the car upon arrival.
Eagle Lake
Fri, Oct 23rd
Spaulding Community Center
10 a.m. to 12 pm
Susanville
Thurs, Oct 29th
IGA (Susanville Supermarket)
50 Grand Ave.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lassen residents can also make an appointment to get a flu shot through the county’s office clinic starting October 15th.
For more information visit the county’s website or call 251-8183.
Siskiyou County
Yreka
Wed, Oct 14th
Siskiyou County Fairgrounds
1712 Fairlane Rd. (Old US 99)
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This is a free drive-thru clinic put on by Siskiyou County Public Health. Those attending the event should remain in the car upon arrival. Flu shots will only be available for those 18 years and older and for those who are not pregnant.
**Children and pregnant women can receive intranasal vaccine at the county’s regularly scheduled immunization clinics.
For more information call: 841-2134 or toll-free (800)-442-2333.
Sutter County
Yuba City
Sat, Oct 24th
Riverbend Elementary School
301 Stewart Road (corner of Garden Highway)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This is a drive-thru clinic put on by Sutter County Public Health. Injectable flu shots will only be available for those 18 years and older. Intranasal FluMist will be available for those ages 2 to 49 years. A $5 donation is requested.
Live Oak
Tues, Nov 10th
Community Center
3:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For more information call: 822-7215.
Tehama County
Los Molinos
Wed, Oct 14th
Veterans Hall
7980 Sherwood St.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Red Bluff
Tues, Oct 20th
Community Center
1500 South Jackson St.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Corning
Wed, Oct 21st
Senior Center
1015 4th Ave.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rancho Tehama
Fri, Oct 23rd
Recreation Hall
17605 Rancho Tehama Rd.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Flu clinic flyer. For more information call: 527-6824.
Trinity County
Weaverville
Wed, Oct 14th
Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center
Arbuckle Court
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a free drive-thru clinic. Those attending the event should remain in the car upon arrival.
Trinity Center
Mon, Oct 19th
IOOF Hall
70 Scott Blvd.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Lewiston
Mon, Oct 19th
Moose Lodge
71 Lewiston Turnpike Rd.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Hayfork
Tues, Oct 20th
Roderick Senior Center
90 Corral Ave. # A
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hyampom
Tues, Oct 20th
Community Center
Underwood Mountain Road (Road 60)
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Burnt Ranch
Wed, Oct 21st
Post Office
Hwy 299
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Weaverville
Wed, Oct 21st
Golden Age Center
201 Browns Ranch Rd.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Junction City
Wed, Oct 21st
North Fork Grange
131 Dutch Creek Rd.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Printable schedule here. For more information call: 623-8209 or toll-free (800)-766-6147.
Yuba County
There are currently no flu shot clinics scheduled in Yuba County.
