BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health officials are advising residents to get a flu shot this winter to help prevent a strain on healthcare resources from a “twindemic” of the seasonal flu and COVID-19.
The county announced it is hosting several flu shot clinics in October.
“Getting a flu shot is an easy and safe action we can take to keep ourselves and our loved ones healthy during the pandemic,” the department said in a statement.
Beginning Oct. 1 Public Health is offering flu vaccines at its headquarters on Mount Vernon Avenue. Vaccines are being offered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. You will need to schedule an appointment ahead of time.
The county is also hosting more clinics across the county. Dates and times below:
- NAACP Clinic at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church: 1401 E. Brundage Lane, Bakersfield – Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Shafter: Public Health Office, 329 Central Valley Highway – Oct. 13, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Delano: Public Health Office, 455 Lexington St. – Oct. 14, 9 a.m. -11 a.m. & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Pine Mountain Club: 2524 Beechwood Way – Oct. 14, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. and 1 p.m. -3 p.m.
- Lake Isabella: 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Suite 144 – Oct. 20, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Kern County Fairgrounds Swap Meet: 1142 S P St., Bakersfield – Oct. 25, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Nov. 13, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Ridgecrest: 400 N. China Lake Boulevard – Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
For more information, call the department at 661-321-3000 or visit the department’s website.
