Pasadena Public Health Offers Free Community Flu Vaccine Clinics

PASADENA, Calif.-Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) offers free flu vaccines this October and November.

"Flu vaccination can protect you and your loved ones from getting sick with the flu," said Acting Health Officer, Dr. Parveen Kaur. "Make a plan to get vaccinated now, ahead of flu season, at one of the free community clinics offered by the City of Pasadena. It takes up to two weeks to build immunity after getting the flu vaccine."

FREE flu vaccines are being offered by PPHD at the following Pasadena locations:

Thursday, Oct. 10 • 1:30 to 4 p.m. • Lamanda Park Branch Library

Friday, Oct. 11 • 9:30 to 11 a.m. • City Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 15 • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Villa Parke / Farmer's Market

Thursday, Oct. 17 • 1:30 to 4 p.m. • La Pintoresca Branch Library

Thursday, Oct. 24 • 1:30 to 4 p.m. • Linda Vista Branch Library

Thursday, Oct. 31 • 1:30 to 4 p.m. • Hill Branch Library

Thursday, Nov. 7 • 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Pasadena Senior Center

Thursday, Nov. 14 • 1:30 to 4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library

Thursday, Nov. 21 • 1:30 to 4 p.m. • San Rafael Branch Library

PPHD also offers free flu vaccines at the PPHD Immunization Clinic (1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave.) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Flu vaccines offered by PPHD will be on a first come, first served basis to ages 6 months and older. Those 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Registration is available on-site and walk-ins are welcomed. For more information or to request a disability-related accommodation, call (626) 744-7311. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting the flu vaccine in September or October before the peak influenza season begins. In the United States, flu season typically runs from October to May, with flu cases peaking between December and February.

Everyone ages 6 months and older can receive the 2024-2025 flu vaccine. Individuals who have allergies to ingredients in any vaccine, ever had Guillain-Barre Syndrome, or are feeling sick at the scheduled time of vaccination should consult with their physician for guidance on getting vaccinated. Receiving the flu vaccine can prevent getting sick with the flu, reduces the severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick, reduces the risk of flu-associated hospitalization, and may also protect others from getting the flu.

Most health insurance plans cover the annual flu shot as preventive care. For more information on how to receive the updated flu vaccine, visit the CDC's Information for the 2024-2025 Flu Season website.

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