Flu season is coming! The Pasadena Public Health Department advises everyone in the community to make sure they and their loved ones are protected this year from the seasonal flu and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
The flu is an illness caused by the influenza virus that affects the entire body and can cause pneumonia, dehydration and other serious complications for some, especially those with other health conditions.
Influenza causes 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths nationally each year. In addition to getting the vaccine to protect against seasonal flu, people can get vaccines against pertussis (whooping cough) and H1N1.
“The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated, and this year there are many ways to ensure that you can: Go to a community clinic, call your doctor or visit a local retailer to get your shot,” said Dr. Eric Walsh, director and health officer of the Pasadena Public health Department.
The department is offering free community vaccine clinics at four locations in Pasadena to provide free seasonal flu shots and screen eligibility to get other vaccines that prevent disease. The clinics are open to infants, children and adults 6 months of age and older; all minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Vaccine supplies at each Pasadena site are limited. The four community vaccine clinics are scheduled as follows:
* Thursday, Oct. 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. (626) 744-7300.
* Thursday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Victory Park Center, 2575 Paloma St. (626) 744-7500.
* Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. (626) 795-4331. Please note this site requires pre-registration.
* Thursday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St. (626) 744-6530.
Vaccines will also be offered at the Pasadena Public Health Department’s Adult Immunization Clinic during regular walk-in hours Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:15 to 10:45 a.m. and Mondays through Thursdays from 1:15 to 4:30 p.m.; and the Childhood Immunization Clinic Mondays from 1:15 to 4:45 p.m. Both are located at 1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave.,
As one of only three independent, city-based health jurisdictions in California, the Pasadena Public Health Department has been protecting the health of the greater Pasadena community for more than 115 years. For more information on its many programs, clinics and services, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/publichealth or call (626) 744-6000.
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