City of Santa Clarita officials in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health are planning to provide free flu shots events in the next couple weeks.

The officials are planning to provide free flu vaccinations on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Val Verde Park, and on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Newhall Community Center.

Flu vaccinations are an excellent precautionary way for people to protect themselves during flu season.

Each year, the city of Santa Clarita partners with the L.A. County Department of Public Health to offer complimentary inoculations to help safeguard residents from seasonal flu symptoms.

Flu vaccines will be provided free of charge and are recommended to anyone six months of age and older, including healthy adults. Inoculations will be available while supplies last, so residents are encouraged to arrive early.

Residents with severe egg allergies or those who feel sick on the day of the clinic are encouraged to check with their doctor before being vaccinated.

Val Verde Park is located at 30300 Arlington Street. The Newhall Community Center is located at 22421 Market Street.

Clinic dates and times are subject to change. For more information please contact the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at 818-487-0063.

About Los Angeles County Department of Public Health & Flu Shots

Everyone 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated against the flu every year.

Many physician offices, clinics, and pharmacies are already offering flu vaccinations.

If you have health insurance, your best source for vaccination is your regular clinic or provider office. Flu vaccinations are also available in community settings such as pharmacies and some community clinics.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering flu vaccinations at no-cost at community vaccination events throughout Los Angeles County.

Who should get flu vaccinations?

Flu vaccinations are recommended for all persons 6 months of age and over, including healthy children and adults.

It is especially important to get a flu vaccine if you are:

• 6 months through 18 years of age
• 50 years of age and older
• Pregnant or just had a baby
• Morbidly obese
• Living in a nursing home or long-term care home
• Living with a weakened immune system or chronic medical condition (diabetes, heart or lung disease)
• Living with or caring for someone who is more likely to have flu complications
• A healthcare provider.