Upcoming No Cost Flu Vaccine Community Clinics in Monterey County for the month of October 2024

Getting vaccinated is the single best step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu.

The Monterey County Health Department is partnering with local organizations to provide no cost influenza “flu” vaccination clinics at community-based locations throughout the county again this year. Anyone 6 months of age and older is welcome to attend.

Flu may seem harmless; however, many individuals are at risk for serious complications if they get the flu. Seniors, those with chronic illnesses, pregnant women and young children can get very sick with flu -- sometimes even resulting in hospitalization or death. Everyone six months of age and older should be vaccinated each fall against the flu.

Flu clinics are scheduled for the following dates, times, and places:

Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Clinics are subject to weather cancellation and vaccine supply.

October 05th 11:00am-3:00pm Mee Memorial Hospital, Room 19, 300 Canal St, King City

October 07th 4:00pm-7:00pm Palma School 919 Iverson St, Salinas

October 09th 1:00pm-4:00pm CSUMB 3118 Inter-Garrison Rd, Seaside, Otter Student Union Room 210

October 10th 1:00pm-4:00pm CSUMB 3118 Inter-Garrison Rd, Seaside, Otter Student Union Room 210

October 12th 11:00am-2:00pm Central Park 207 5th St, Gonzales

October 13th 10:00am-2:00pm Albert & Donna Olivera Clinic 467 El Camino Real, Greenfield

October 14th 4:00pm-7:00pm Salinas Boys and Girls Club 85 Maryal Dr, Salinas

October 15th 4:00pm-7:00pm Chualar Fire 24281 Washington St, Chualar

October 17th 4:00pm-7:00pm San Ardo Elementary 62428 Center St, San Ardo

October 19th 11:00am-2:00pm Mid Carmel Valley Station 8455 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel,

For more information on flu, visit the Monterey County Health Department’s website at www.mtyhd.org or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov/flu

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