Woman receiving flu shot in 2018. Provided by: San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency
Ahead of busy flu season, San Diego County will offer free vaccines to the public Monday at the first of four Point of Delivery (POD) locations in El Cajon.
Monday’s POD, held in the Magnolia Room at the East Public Health Center, 460 N. Magnolia Ave. in El Cajon, will run until 2 p.m.
The dates and times of the next scheduled vaccine clinics are as follows:
– Wednesday, Oct. 30, Northgate Market, 1058 3rd Ave. Chula Vista, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
– Tuesday, Nov. 5, Southeastern Live Well Center, 5101 Market St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13, Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, 1-4 p.m.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory infection that can cause serious illness. Symptoms include fatigue, body aches, cough, and sometimes fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Influenza viruses are circulating year-round, but cases of influenza increase during the fall and winter months. Vaccines are key to preventing the spread of the virus during this time.
Public health officials say everyone six months of age and older should get the flu vaccine every year.
Learn more about vaccine PODs and a list of other locations where you can get your flu shot.
