Flu
Influenza (flu)
County Health is urging everyone over the age of 6 months to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated every year. The flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine can be administered at the same time.
Older adults, pregnant women, young adults, children, and people with other underlying health conditions are most at risk of getting the flu, but everyone six months and older should get vaccinated.
It takes two weeks after being immunized to be fully protected, so it’s best not to delay getting a shot.
You can get flu shots from:
- Your primary health care provider
- Retail pharmacies and stores, with information and appointments available on MyTurn
Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue. There are other viruses that can cause these symptoms, but a high fever and bad cough usually indicate flu.
Vaccine Clinics for Uninsured Residents
No-cost flu and COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured and under-insured residents are available from County Health’s local community partners. No appointments, insurance or ID are needed. Times are subject to change.
Daly City | United Methodist Church, 1474 Southgate Ave. Flu: Ages 3 years and older, COVID for uninsured adults only, 19 years and older |
Sunday, Oct. 27 12:00 – 2:00 PM |
East Palo Alto | Ravenswood Family Health Network, 1885 Bay Rd. Flu: Ages 3 years and older; No COVID vaccine Closed Nov. 28 – Nov. 30; Wed: Drive Thru; Sat: Walk In |
Oct. 6 to Dec. 7 Saturdays: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Wednesdays: 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
Redwood City | Sana Sana Health Fair, Boys and Girls Club, 1109 Hilton St. Flu: Ages 2 years and older, COVID: Ages 12 years and older. Glucose and BP screenings available |
Saturday, Oct. 26 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
San Bruno | Saint Bruno Catholic Church, 555 San Bruno Ave. West Flu: Ages 3 years and older, COVID for uninsured adults only, ages 19 and older |
Sunday, Nov. 3 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
San Mateo | San Mateo Global Lions Free Clinic, 19 W. 39th Avenue, Suite 5 Flu: Ages 2 years and older, COVID: Ages 12 years and older |
Oct. 6, 12, 19, 26 & Nov 2, 10, 16 Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
South San Francisco | St. Augustine Catholic Church, 3700 Callan Blvd. Flu: Ages 3 years and older, COVID for uninsured adults only, ages 19 and older |
Sunday, Nov. 10 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |