L.A. COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH - Immunization Program

The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination every year

Influenza vaccination clinic schedules

All scheduled Department of Public Health flu vaccination outreach events for the 2011-2012 flu season have been held, but it is not too late to be vaccinated against the flu. The flu continues to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths into the spring. If you did not get your flu vaccine yet, get it today.

If you have health insurance, your best source for vaccination is your regular clinic or provider office. Flu vaccinations are also available in community settings such as pharmacies, public health centers, and community clinics.

List of Immunization clinics by City (8/11)

These clinics provide no-cost or low-cost immunizations. Please call to confirm that the clinic is offering flu vaccinations and to check hours.
Bring your/your child’s yellow immunization card or other immunization record, if you have one.
A child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If you have health insurance or a regular health care provider, please contact them for immunization services.

Interested in Hosting a Flu Vaccination Outreach Event?

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health partners with community-based organizations to offer flu vaccinations to individuals who do not have access to vaccinations through a regular healthcare provider, at community sites across Los Angeles County. All flu vaccination outreach events have been planned for the 2011-2012 flu season. If your organization is interested in hosting an event, you can:

Refer clients and community members to one of the remaining vaccination events in your neighborhood.
Email jheinzerling@ph.lacounty.gov for a listing of commercial and non-profit mobile vaccinators that may be able to provide vaccinations at your site. Charges may apply.
Email ip@ph.lacounty.gov in December 2011 to inquire whether additional vaccination outreach events will be planned for this flu season and to start planning for the 2012-2013 flu season.

Who should get flu vaccines?

Flu vaccine is recommended to all persons 6 months of age and over, including healthy adults. It is especially important to get a flu vaccine if you are:

6 months through 18 years of age
50 years and older
Pregnant or just had a baby
Morbidly obese
Living in a nursing home or long-term care home
Living with a weakened immune system or chronic medical condition (diabetes, heart or lung disease)
Living with or caring for someone who is more likely to have flu complications
A healthcare provider.

What is the cost to get flu vaccines?

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering flu vaccines at no charge to people who don't have health insurance or whose healthcare provider does not offer flu vaccines. If you have health insurance, please contact your regular health care provider or insurance provider.

Where can I learn more about flu?

1. Los Angeles county Department of Public Health Immunization Program
2. California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention