Flu Vaccination

Flu viruses are unpredictable and can change over time. A past flu vaccine may not protect you this year. We recommend that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot each year.

For the 2011-2012 flu season, there is one flu vaccine available which protects against three flu viruses including H1N1 (swine flu). Children under nine years of age who did not receive any doses of last season's flu vaccine will need two doses of flu vaccine, at least one month apart.

Where to Get Vaccinated

Flu vaccine will be available throughout Contra Costa County starting in October.
To get a flu vaccine:

Check with your regular health care provider

Ongoing Public Health Immunization Clinics
For Contra Costa Health Plan members:
- Call the Appointment line at 1-800-495-8885 and request a Treatment Nurse appointment.
- If you are having trouble getting your flu shot, please call the Advice Nurse at 1-877-661-6230 (Option #1) for Advice Nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Community clinics are also offering flu vaccine - call the clinic for details.
Kaiser members can call the Kaiser Flu Hotline: 1-800-573-5811 (1-800-KP-FLU-11).

Get vaccinated at another location

Pharmacies and grocery stores have flu vaccine available (check store for details)
flucliniclocator.org (check clinic for details)

Information about flu vaccines - Vaccine Information Statements:

Flu Shot (PDF)
Nasal Spray (PDF)

Content provided by the Public Health Division of Contra Costa Health Services.