Children, young people, pregnant women and the elderly, among the groups that most need the vaccine
Free vaccinations at a health event.
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LOS ANGELES.- When the cold season arrives in southern California and with it the risk of contracting diseases, The Los Angeles Department of Public Health calls on the population to prevent influenza, offering free vaccines at public health clinics.
This seeks to avoid deaths from this disease, as happened in past seasons. Below you can see the list of points where you can get vaccinated at no cost.
It is important that all people get vaccinated, but above all the most vulnerable groups: the children between 6 months of age and 18 yearsas well as people over 65 and the pregnant women or that they barely had a baby.
In addition, people suffering from chronic diseases such as asthma or diabetes, who are in the care of elderly or sick people, and who suffer problems with their immune system.
Free vaccines are available at the following health centers (call ahead to confirm schedules):
Antelope Valley Public Health Center
Central Public Health Center
Curtis-Tucker Public Health Center
Hollywood / Wilshire Public Health Center
Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Public Health
Monrovia Public Health Center
Pacoima Public Health Center
Pomona Public Health Center
Torrance Public Health Center
Whittier Health Center
Free vaccines can also be obtained from public libraries in the county, as well as community clinics and special events. If you have medical insurance, you can contact him to confirm they have vaccines available for you and your family.
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