The flu or influenza is a serious disease. It’s more than just a runny nose and sore throat. The flu can make you very sick and cause you to go to the hospital or even lead to death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the flu vaccine (flu shot). You can protect yourself and those around you by getting a flu shot.
Where can I get a Flu Shot?
There are many ways to get your flu shot:
1. Ask your doctor
If you have health insurance, you can get a flu shot from your medical provider. It is usually free. Ask your doctor about it.
2. Find a clinic
See a list of clinicswhere you can get free flu shots in Orange County. You can also call (800) 564-8448 to find out where you can get a free flu shot.
3. Go to a pharmacy
Visit the HealthMap Vaccine Finder to find a pharmacy where you can get flu shots. Check with your health plan to see if it’s covered.
4. Visit our clinic
If you don’t have a doctor or health insurance, you can get a free flu shot from the Health Care Agency Flu Clinic (see below).
Health Care Agency Flu Clinic
The Public Health Services Family Health Clinics will be offering free flu shots every Wednesday, starting October 16, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No appointment is needed. Flu shots subject to availability. For more information please contact the Health Referral Line at 1-800-564-8448.
La Clínica de Salud Familiar del Departamento de Salud Publica estará ofreciendo vacunas gratis de la gripe todos los Miércoles, empezando Octubre 16, 2019 de 8:00 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. y de 1:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. Cerrado de 11:30 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. No se ocupa cita. La vacuna de la gripe es sujeta a la disponibilidad. Para más información favor de marcar a la Línea de Referencias al 1-800-564-8448.
Phòng khám y tế công cộng sức khỏe gia đình sẽ được cung cấp các mũi chích ngừa cúm miễn phí mỗi thứ tư, bắt đầu từ ngày 16 tháng 10, 2019 từ 8:00 giờ sáng đến 11:30 sáng và 1:00 chiều đến 4:00 chiều. Đóng cửa từ 11:30 sáng đến 1:00 chiều . Không cần có cuộc hẹn, nếu thuốc chích ngừa có sẵn. Để biết thêm thông tin, vui lòng gọi đường dây y tế tại 1-800-564-8448.
Where: 1725 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 map
Phone: For more information please call the Health Referral Line (800) 564-8448, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What do I need to know before my visit?
Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment is needed.
The flu shot is available for everyone 6 months or older.
Wear a short sleeve shirt
If you are sick or have a fever, please wait until you are better before getting a flu shot.
CDC Influenza (Flu) Website Information about the flu, including symptoms, treatment and prevention from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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