Why get the flu vaccine?
* It's the best way to prevent the flu.
* It's safe.
* It protects you against the harmful effects of flu. Every year, tens of thousands of people nationwide are hospitalized or die from flu-related illness.
* You can protect others who are too young or unable to get vaccinated.
* It can help keep people out of the hospital which will prevent overwhelming the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who should get the flu vaccine?
* It's the best way to prevent the flu.
* It's safe.
* It protects you against the harmful effects of flu. Every year, tens of thousands of people nationwide are hospitalized or die from flu-related illness.
* You can protect others who are too young or unable to get vaccinated.
* It can help keep people out of the hospital which will prevent overwhelming the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who should get the flu vaccine?
Beach Cities Health District advises residents to follow flu vaccination guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions.
High-risk populations include:
* Children younger than two years old
* Pregnant women
* Persons 65 years of age and older
* People with chronic medical conditions (e.g. asthma, lung disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes)
Where do I get a flu vaccine?
* Your healthcare provider
* Local providers and retailers, including pharmacies
* Visit a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Clinic
High-risk populations include:
* Children younger than two years old
* Pregnant women
* Persons 65 years of age and older
* People with chronic medical conditions (e.g. asthma, lung disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes)
Where do I get a flu vaccine?
* Your healthcare provider
* Local providers and retailers, including pharmacies
* Visit a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Clinic
Learn more here.