With the fall season taking flight, county health officials are urging residents to take advantage of clinics that offer free flu shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting your flu shot by the end of October at the latest. North State counties are scheduled to host a series of free flu shot clinics throughout the month.
Here’s a list of flu shot clinics in the North State:
Butte
The county has flu shot clinics scheduled in Chico, Gridley, Oroville and Paradise. The clinic on Oct. 9 in Chico is sponsored by Enloe Health. Registration is required.
Glenn
The county has flu shot clinics scheduled in Orland, Willows and Hamilton City. They also have information about steps to protect yourself against the flu.
Colusa
The county has flu shot clinics scheduled for Maxwell, Stonyford, Grimes, Williams, Arbuckle, Princeton and Colusa. They ask those attending a clinic to wear clothing that quickly bares the upper arm.
Lassen
The county has flu shot clinics in Doyle, Bieber, Westwood and Susanville, including a drive-thru clinic.
Plumas
The county has flu shot clinics scheduled in Graeagle, Chester, Portola, Quincy and Greenville. High-dose flu shots for those 65 and older will not be provided.
Shasta
We did not find a flu clinic schedule for Shasta County. The county recommends visiting your healthcare provider, local pharmacies, or going to myturn.ca.gov or vaccines.gov to make an appointment or find a walk-in clinic near you.
Siskiyou
The county will host its annual drive-thru flu shot clinic in Yreka.
Sutter
The county is holding a COVID-19 and flu shot clinic in Live Oak.
Tehama
The county is holding its annual drive-thru flu shot clinic in Red Bluff. They encourage anyone 6 months or older, including pregnant women to get the vaccine.
Trinity
We did not find a flu clinic schedule for Trinity County. The county encourages residents to contact their health care provider or physician's office and also provides a list of pharmacies in the county offering the service.
Yuba
We did not find a flu clinic schedule for Yuba County. The county recommends getting your flu shot as soon as possible. It says you can go to your own doctor and also provides a list of pharmacies in the county offering the service.