Flu Vaccination

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Flu viruses are unpredictable and can change over time, so a past flu vaccine may not protect you this year. We recommend that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. It’s best to get your annual flu shot early in the fall before influenza season peaks.

Where to Get Vaccinated

CCH Immunization Clinics: Book an appointment online. Fees may apply.
County Health Centers: Walk-in flu vaccine clinics are held at our health centers annually in October. No appointment needed! These clinics are for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers patients.
Local pharmacies: Find a convenient pharmacy location near you on vaccines.gov. People ages 19+ with Medi-Cal can search the Med-Cal Rx website.
Your regular healthcare provider: Providers such as Kaiser, Sutter Health and John Muir offer their patients flu vaccine. Check with your provider about how to get your flu shot.

Flu Vaccine Options for CCHP Members

For CCHP members who get care at County health centers

County Health Centers will offer walk-in flu clinics for Health Plan members beginning in October, please bring your CCHP member card.
Health Plan members who cannot come to a walk-in clinic can see their doctor or call 1-800-495-8885 for a Treatment Nurse appointment.
Ongoing Public Health Immunization Clinics
CCHP Medi-Cal members ages 19 years old and up can get a flu vaccine from a Medi-Cal Rx pharmacy that offers it. Please bring and show your Medi-Cal Benefits ID Card (BIC).
CCHP Commercial Plan (non-Medi-Cal) members can get flu vaccine from Rite Aid or Walgreens if 3 years old & up. Call the pharmacy first to avoid long waits. Please bring your CCHP member card.

For CCHP members who get care through the Community Provider Network (CPN)

CCHP Medi-Cal members ages 19 years old and up can get a flu vaccine from a Medi-Cal Rx pharmacy that offers it. Please bring and show your Medi-Cal Benefits ID Card (BIC).
CCHP Commercial Plan (non-Medi-Cal) CPN members can get flu vaccine from Rite Aid or Walgreens if 3 years old & up. Call the pharmacy first to avoid long waits. Please bring your CCHP member card.
CCHP members of all ages can go to their doctor to get the flu vaccine. (The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.)
Ongoing Public Health Immunization Clinics
CCHP members who have trouble finding where they can get a flu shot can call the 24 Hour Advice Nurse for help at 1-877-661-6230 (Option 1). (TTY 711 for hearing or speech impaired)