| 2008-09 Influenza Vaccination Program
Updated November 4, 2008
The HCA Immunization Program is offering
free flu shots at numerous locations throughout the county
beginning the week of October 27th through the winter months for
the following groups:
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People 50 years of age and older
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Children aged 6 months to 59 months of age
(NOTE: Some
children 5-18 years of age may be eligible for flu shots
through the Vaccines for Children Program. For details, call
the Health Referral Line at 1-800-564-8448.)
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Children or adolescents receiving
long-term aspirin therapy
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Women who are pregnant or will be pregnant during flu season
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People with chronic disease like heart
disease, asthma, or other lung disease
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People with health conditions that
suppress their immune or respiratory system
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People with seizures disorders, spinal cord injuries, or other neuromuscular disorder
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Health care workers
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Anyone living with or caring for children
under 5 years or adults over 50 years
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Anyone living with or caring for people
with medical conditions that place them at risk for
complications of flu
Orange County
Public Health Clinic Locations
and Flu Shot Times
Santa Ana
Orange County Public Health Clinic Locations and Flu Shot Times
Santa Ana
1725 W. 17th Street
92706
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Closed daily from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm
Buena Park
6301 Beach Blvd. Suite 103
90621
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 1 to 4:30 pm
List of Community-based Flu Shot Sites.
Our Health Referral Line at (800) 564-8448 and
this Web site
have a calendar posted listing the dates and locations of all
flu clinic sites where this vaccine will be available.
Flu shots may also be available through
Community Clinics, physician offices, urgent care centers and
other private health care providers.
For more information about Orange County’s
Public Health flu shot program, call the Health Referral Line at
(800) 564-8448. For information about influenza, visit the CDC
website at www.cdc.gov.
The American Lung Association's
flucliniclocator.org
Website provides a search by zip code feature for available flu
clinics in your area.
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