A seasonal flu shot is recommended every year for persons 6 months of age and older, to help protect you, your family, and the community from the flu. Avoid the flu by getting vaccinated today.
A seasonal flu shot is especially recommended for these high risk groups:
- People 50 years of age and older
- People who live in nursing homes and long-term care facilities
- People of any age with chronic medical conditions (including asthmatics and diabetics)
- Pregnant women
- Home caregivers and health care workers
- Infants and children* age 6 months up to their 19th birthday
*Depending on previous vaccination history, children aged 6 months through 8 years may be required to receive two doses of influenza vaccine
In addition to getting the flu vaccine, prevent the spread of illness by following these steps:
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and/or mouth
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after a cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers may be used if soap and water are not available
- Avoid close contact with sick people and stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others
For information about low- and no-cost flu vaccines, contact the Communicable Disease Section at 1-800-722-4794, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the flu, visit CDPH’s Immunization Branch website. To find a flu clinic, visit http://flushot.healthmap.org/.