L.A. County Health Department encourages residents to plan and prepare for this winter’s respiratory virus season (Photo – Andrea Piacquadio)
As flu season approaches, local health officials are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from the potentially severe effects of influenza. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently reported a staggering 43 flu-related deaths among children in the state last year, underscoring the importance of vaccination for all age groups.
By News Desk
While older adults and individuals with underlying health conditions are at the highest risk for severe illness and death from the flu, officials stress that influenza can affect people of any age. To combat this, Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) Director Manuel Carmona continues to recommend that everyone six months and older receive the flu vaccine.
“The flu vaccine is the most effective tool we have to reduce the risk of serious illness and limit community transmission,” Carmona said. “It’s especially important for vulnerable populations, but it’s crucial for everyone to get vaccinated to help protect those around them.”
In an effort to make the flu vaccine more accessible, the Pasadena Public Health Department is offering a series of community clinics this fall. These clinics will be held at convenient locations across the city, providing residents with an opportunity to get vaccinated at no cost. The scheduled clinics are as follows:
- Thursday, October 23, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Hill Avenue Branch Library, 55 S. Hill Avenue - Thursday, October 30, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Avenue - Wednesday, November 5, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street - Thursday, November 6, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S. Marengo Avenue - Thursday, November 13, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Boulevard - Thursday, November 20, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Linda Vista Branch Library, 1281 Bryant Street
In addition to these scheduled clinics, walk-ins are welcome at community clinics and at the Pasadena Public Health Department’s immunization clinic, located at 1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave. The immunization clinic is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Health officials are encouraging all Pasadena residents to take advantage of these accessible vaccination opportunities and help reduce the spread of flu within the community. By getting vaccinated, individuals can protect themselves, their families, and the broader public, especially those most vulnerable to the flu’s serious complications.
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