Flu season is here once again, which means everyone six months old and up is eligible for a flu shot.
The Monterey County Health Department is partnering with local organizations to provide no-cost flu vaccine clinics around the county at 10 clinics between Saturday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 19.
"Flu may seem harmless, however, many individuals are at risk for serious complications if they get the flu," states the Health Department's press release about the clinics. Seniors, people with chronic illnesses, pregnant women and young children are all at risk and should be vaccinated every fall.
Nearly 580 people died from flu in California between October 2023 and March 23, 2024. Most were people aged 65 and up.
Clinics are taking place at the following times and locations:
11am-3pm Saturday, Oct. 5, Mee Memorial Hospital, Room 19, 300 Canal St., King City
4-7pm Monday, Oct.7, Palma School, 919 Iverson St., Salinas
1-4pm Wednesday, Oct. 9, CSU Monterey Bay, Otter Student Union, 3118 Inter-Garrison Road, Room 210, Seaside
1-4pm Thursday, Oct. 10, CSU Monterey Bay, Otter Student Union, 3118 Inter-Garrison Road, Room 210, Seaside
11am-2pm Saturday, Oct. 12, Central Park, 207 5th St., Gonzales
10am-2pm Sunday, Oct. 13, Albert & Donna Olivera Clinic, 467 El Camino Real, Greenfield
4-7pm Monday, Oct. 14, Salinas Boys and Girls Club, 85 Maryal Drive, Salinas
4-7pm Tuesday, Oct. 15, Chualar Fire Station, 24281 Washington St., Chualar
4-7pm Thursday, Oct. 17, San Ardo Elementary School, 62428 Center St., San Ardo
11am-2pm Saturday, Oct. 19, Mid Carmel Valley Fire Station 8455 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
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This is a strong recommendation: "The best strategy is to not get sick in the first place." One would be far better off to strengthen their immune system, by proper dietary supplement with vitamins (C&D in particular), minerals (Zinc in particular), coupled with a lean diet and mild exercise, so one is not overweight. Hpwever, most people look for the 'easy way out', such as flu shots which have disadvantages as well.
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