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Where Can I Get a Flu Immunization?

Health care providers are taking steps to help ensure your visit is safe and that you are protected from COVID-19 and other illnesses. To find a flu immunization near you:

  • Call your doctor, or your local pharmacy
  • Call 2-1-1, the LA County Information Line (you can ask for locations where flu immunizations are LOW COST or FREE)
  • Visit a Los Angeles County Public Health Clinic which offer FREE flu, COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 testing.

Free flu shot for seniors near me

Additional Flu Clinic Resources and Information

Stay healthy during the pandemic and protect yourself from flu by getting a flu immunization.

Free flu shot for seniors near me

Flu is more than a bad cold. Flu can lead to life-threatening illness, hospitalization or death. This year, flu and COVID-19 will be circulating in communities throughout LA County, and both can cause serious illness. The best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu is to all get a flu immunization.

Flu – Get Immunized

Who Should Get a Flu Immunization?

Everyone 6 months and older should be immunized against flu. Anyone can get flu (even healthy people), but people at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications include:

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  • people 65 years and older
  • pregnant women
  • children younger than 5 years
  • people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or HIV)

Is it Safe to be Immunized for Flu?

Yes. Flu immunization has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, having to go to the doctor, hospitalization and death.

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  • Flu vaccines are very safe and effective.
  • The flu immunization can’t give you the flu. Most people who get the flu vaccine have no side effects but it’s normal to have a sore arm, a low-grade fever, or body aches that last a day or two.
  • Call your doctor or get tested if you think you are sick with COVID-19 or flu.

What Should I Do, I Have Symptoms that Could Be Flu or COVID-19?

Free flu shot for seniors near me
Free flu shot for seniors near me

Getting a flu vaccine is easy, and it is the first and most important step you can take in protecting yourself and your loved ones from flu. There are a number of places where you can get flu vaccine, including your local health department, vaccination clinics, doctors' offices, retail pharmacies, and some schools and workplaces. 

Contact your doctor or Local Health Department to ask about flu vaccine availability, or for a list of flu vaccination clinics near you, please visit the Vaccine Finder.

Most flu vaccine is free or low cost with insurance; however, if you are uninsured or underinsured there are options available.

The Michigan VFC Program provides vaccines at no cost to children less than 19 years of age and are either Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian/Alaska Native. Ask your healthcare provider if they are a VFC provider or contact your Local Health Department.

The Michigan AVP Program provides vaccine at no cost to adults 19 years and older seen at participating providers such as Local Health Departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Tribal Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, and more!

If you are a health care professional looking for flu vaccine, please visit the  National Influenza Vaccine Summit webpage. Other resources include: 

  • Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System (IVATS) 

If you are a VFC provider looking for VFC flu vaccine, please contact your Local Health Department.

Who qualifies for over 65 flu shot?

Older Londoners are more vulnerable to the flu virus in our busy city. Flu vaccination is the best defence against the flu and is free if you are: 65 years or over. Living in a residential or nursing home.

Is there a special flu shot for seniors in Ontario?

For the 2021-2022 influenza season, one high-dose quadrivalent vaccine (QIV-HD), one adjuvanted trivalent vaccine (TIV-adj), and four standard-dose quadrivalent vaccines (QIV) are available in Ontario through the UIIP for adults 65 years of age and older.

What is different about the over 65 flu shot?

This year, the Adjuvanted Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (aQIV) is being offered to people aged 65 or over. This vaccine contains a substance, known as an adjuvant, to help to stimulate the immune system and create a better response.

Can I get a flu jab at Morrisons?

Participating pharmacies are offering NHS seasonal flu vaccinations to those eligible by appointment. Please contact the pharmacy directly to confirm your eligibility and to make an appointment prior to attending. More about the flu vaccine.