Libraries all through Los Angeles County are providing free flu and COVID-19 vaccines starting Tuesday.
More than 20 libraries shall be collaborating in this system from Oct. 18 to Nov. 22 in partnership with the L.A. County Division of Public Well being.
Free flu vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, and up to date bivalent boosters shall be supplied.
Stroll-ins are allowed, however officers advocate scheduling an online appointment to keep away from lengthy traces.
No authorities identification or proof of citizenship is required to obtain a vaccine. When you’ve got an insurance coverage card, you could deliver it, however it isn’t required.
Flu vaccines are really helpful for everybody 6 months of age and over, together with wholesome kids and adults, in keeping with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC).
The flu vaccine is particularly necessary for many who:
- Are kids 5 years and youthful
- Are 65 years of age and older
- Are pregnant or simply had a child
- Stay in a nursing house or long-term care house
- Have a weakened immune system
- Have persistent medical situation (bronchial asthma, coronary heart illness and stroke, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, most cancers)
- Stay with or care for somebody who’s extra more likely to have flu issues
- Are a healthcare supplier
“We’re excited to work with Public Well being to supply our clients alternatives to entry efficient vaccines” stated LA County Library Director Skye Patrick. “Offering this invaluable useful resource to the neighborhood helps hold everybody more healthy.”
A full checklist of areas and clinic info might be discovered at LACountyLibrary.org/VaccineClinics. Appointments might be scheduled on-line at myturn.ca.gov.
Vaccines shall be obtainable whereas provides final.
