Flu season is quickly approaching, and health experts urge people to get vaccinated early before the virus begins spreading through communities. September and October remain the best months for most people to receive their flu shot. 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 clinic conveniently located near them.

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Dates, times, and locations include:

Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM - Noon

CSUB (Parking Lot H)

9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Thursday, September 17 | 8:00 AM - Noon

Digiorgio Park

615-699 Haven Dr, Arvin, CA 93203

Friday, September 18 | 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM

Mercado Latino

2105 Edison Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Thursday, September 24 | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Wasco Family Fellowship Church (Drive-Thru Clinic)

2150 Palm Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280

Thursday, September 24 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Casa Hernandez, Delano

200 Albany St, Delano, CA 93215

Friday, September 25 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kern County Fairgrounds- Senior Day

1142 S P St, Bakersfield, CA 93307

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

• If you suspect or confirm you have 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 contact the Dignity Health Community Wellness Program at 661.632.5788.