2008 Flu Shot Information
Flu shots are now available for the upcoming year! It is important for those at risk for flu complications – seniors, children over 6 months of age, women who are or may become pregnant, individuals with existing medical conditions, individuals who live with or care for people with existing medical conditions and people living with or caring for children under the age of 6 months– to receive the flu vaccine as soon as possible. To learn more about the flu and the flu vaccine, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/.
Often, the easiest way to receive a flu shot is to visit your healthcare provider. However, there are also a number of other locations open-to-the-public where you can receive a flu shot. Listed here are a number of links with information on local flu shot providers, sorted by the areas served:
Bay Area-wide Flu Shot Resources & Providers
General Flu Shot Search Engines
Maxim Health Systems
Sutter VNA and Hospice
Supermarkets
Lucky Supermarkets
Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill Supermarkets
Safeway
Enter your zip code, and then under “Looking for something specific?”, select “Pharmacy.” You’ll be sent to a page with stores that have pharmacies and each listing will have a link for “flu shots”.
Pharmacies, Drug Stores
& Retail Locations
Costco
Longs Drugs
Go to the link above which is the official Longs Drugs website. Select the Wellness Center located at the left hand side of the web page. Scroll down and click on the picture that says “flu vaccinations” to be directed to a flu vaccination clinic locator.
Rite Aid
Target
Walgreens
Enter your zip code and check the box for “flu vaccinations.”
Local Flu Shot Clinics & Locations
Alameda County Free Immunization Sites
Contra Costa County Health Services
Marin Health and Human Services
Napa County Public Health Division FREE Community Flu Clinics
San Benito Health and Human Services Agency
San Francisco Department of Public Health
San Mateo County Health Department
Santa Clara County Immunization Program
Sonoma County Public Health Division
South Bay Children’s Medical Center
Hollister Free Flu Clinic