San Diego County Holds First Free Flu Vaccine Event Of the Season
Public health officials say that everyone six months of age and older should receive the flu vaccine every year.
Ahead of a potentially busy flu season, San Diego County will be offering cost-free vaccines to the public Monday at the first of four points of dispensing, or PODs, in El Cajon.
Monday’s POD, which is being held at the East Public Health Center’s Magnolia Room at 460 N. Magnolia Ave. in El Cajon, will be open through 2 p.m.
The dates and times of the next scheduled vaccine clinics are:
-Wednesday, Oct. 30, Northgate Market at 1058 3rd Ave. Chula Vista, 1 p.m-4 p.m.
-Tuesday, Nov. 5, Southeastern Live Well Center at 5101 Market St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13, Mission Valley Library at 2123 Fenton Parkway, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Influenza, or flu, is a contagious respiratory infection that can cause serious illness. Symptoms include fatigue, body aches, coughs, and sometimes fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The influenza virus circulates throughout the year, but flu cases increase during the fall and winter. Vaccines are key to preventing viral spread during this time.
Public health officials say that everyone six months of age and older should receive the flu vaccine every year.
More information on the vaccine PODs and a list of other locations to receive flu vaccinations can be found here.
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