The Kern County Public Health Services Department encourages residents to get their flu vaccine annually.
The flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect against the flu. The flu can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Anyone can get sick from the flu and certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu.
These high-risk people include: young children, pregnant women, adults 65 years and older, and anyone with chronic health conditions such as asthma or diabetes.
“Flu season is upon us and we invite residents to take advantage of these low-cost options to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu” says Matt Constantine, Director of Kern County Public Health Services Department.
Residents can take advantage of the following opportunities to receive a flu shot:
Public Health Flu Clinics
? Public Health Services Building at 1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield – Beginning October 2, Monday through Friday 8am-11am and 1pm-3pm
? Arvin Public Health Services Office at 204 S. Hill Street, Arvin – Wednesdays from October 4, 2017 through November 29, 2017 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm
? Delano Public Health Services Office at 455 Lexington Street, Delano – Wednesdays from October 4, 2017 through November 29, 2017 9am – 11am and 2pm – 4pm
? Shafter Public Health Services Office at 329 Central Valley Hwy, Shafter – Wednesdays from October 4, 2017 through November 25, 2017 1pm – 3:30pm
? Hyatt Consulting Group Office at Sun Plaza at 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd, Suite C-1, Lake Isabella – Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 11am – 3pm and Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 11am – 3pm
? Rosamond Library at 3611 Rosamond Blvd, Rosamond – Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 10am – 3pm and Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 10am – 3pm
? Taft Public Health Office at 915 N 10th Street, Taft – Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 11am – 4pm and Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 11am – 4pm
? Ridgecrest Public Health Office at 400 N. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest – Thursday October 26, 2017 from 10:30am – 2:30pm and Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 10:30am – 2:30pm
$9.00 per shot, walk-ins welcome
No Charge Clinics
? Kern County Fairgrounds Swap Meet - Sunday, October 15th, 7am-12pm.
? Hosking Avenue Swap Meet - Friday, October 27th, 5pm-8pm
Free flu shots offered on a first-come, first serve basis – doses are limited – sponsored by Kern Health Systems
In addition to getting an annual flu vaccination, residents should also do the following to stop the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses:
? Stay home when sick
? Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue and properly dispose of the used tissue
? Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
? Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
For more information call 661-321-3000 or visit www.kernpublichealth.com.
