Bakersfield, CA – September 10, 2025 – Flu season is quickly approaching, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that enough people will need to get vaccinated early before the flu starts spreading in communities. September and October remain the best months to get vaccinated against the flu for most people.

The Dignity Health Community Wellness Program is offering free flu vaccination clinics throughout Kern County to prepare residents for the upcoming flu season. Residents must be 18 years or older, and vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

To help reduce the severity of influenza infection, flu vaccination is highly recommended for most people. Kern County residents are invited to attend a flu vaccination conveniently located near them.

Dates, times, and locations include:

Thursday, September 18 | 8:00 - Noon

Arvin Food Distribution (Drive-Thru Clinic)

Digiorgio Park, 615-699 Haven Dr., Arvin, CA 93203

Friday, September 19 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kern County Fairgrounds (Walk-Up)

1142 South P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Saturday, September 20 | 10:00 AM - Noon

California State University, Bakersfield (Drive-Thru Clinic)

9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA

Parking Lot H (entrance on Camino Media & Roadrunner Drive)  

Thursday, September 25 | 7:00 - 10:00 AM

Wasco Family Fellowship Church (Drive-Thru Clinic)

2150 Palm Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280

Friday, September 26 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Mercado Latino (Walk-Up)

2105 Edison Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93305

To help ensure the safe delivery of the vaccine, residents should follow these guidelines: 

• If you suspect or have confirmed COVID-19, please do not attend the flu clinic.
• The flu vaccine will only be administered to adults 18 years and older. If attending a drive-thru flu clinic, only individuals who will receive the vaccine should be present in the vehicle. 

For more information about the flu vaccination clinics, please get in touch with the Dignity Health Community Wellness Program at 661.632.5788.