Flu vaccine is given starting in the fall and, even though early vaccination is best, it is not too late to get the vaccine in December or even January. Once you get the shot, you should have good immunity within two weeks that will last for months. The flu vaccine is now available at all of our clinic locations during Walk-in Vaccination Hours to qualified individuals. See the schedule below for hours.
Flu season usually peaks in the late winter or early spring. Remember that the flu virus in the vaccine is dead and the flu shot CANNOT give you the flu!
The flu shots given in our Family Care Clinics is supplied by the State of California and is free to our patients who qualify as part of the priority groups for the 2007-2008 season.
LIST OF PRIORITY GROUPS WHO MAY RECEIVE FREE FLU VACCINE
Individuals in the following groups are at the highest risk for serious flu-related illness and they should be first to receive the vaccine. These individuals should receive their flu shots in the fall and may get them as late as the end of December or as long as vaccine is available.
Adults 60 years of age and older
Children 6-59 months of age
Children and adults with a chronic medical condition such as asthma, diabetes, heart or lung disease
Pregnant women
Household contacts of infants younger than 6 months, including brothers and sisters
Out-of-home care givers of infants younger than 6 months
Individuals in the following group should also get their flu shots to protect themselves and those at highest risk for flu complications.
Household contacts of children and adults at higher risk for influenza-related complications, including healthy children and adults
Health care workers are one priority for flu vaccine because they care for the most vulnerable people so they need to stay healthy
Walk-In Flu Vaccination Schedule - 2007/08
CLINIC
DAYS
TIME
Banning
Tues - Thurs
9:00am to 11:00am
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Corona
Mon - Fri
8:00am to 11:00am
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Hemet
Mon - Fri
7:30am to 10:00am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Indio
Mon - Fri
8:00am to 10:00am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Jurupa
Mon - Fri
8:00am to 11:00am
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lake Elsinore
Mon - Fri
8:00am to 10:00am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Palm Springs
Tues - Thurs
8:00am to 10:00am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Perris
Mon - Fri
8:00am to 11:00am
( mornings only)
Riverside
Tues & Fri
Tuesday and Friday ALL DAY
Rubidoux
Mon - Thur
8:00am to 11:00am
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
If you feel you or your loved ones qualify for the vaccine, please call for an appointment or stop by your local Family Care Center after November 1st. If you do not qualify for our free vaccine you call our appointment line at 1-800-720-9553 to make an appointment.
