Sun. Nov 24th, 2024

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Flu Activity on the Rise

It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate

(Santa Ana) – With a recent increase in flu cases nationwide, the Orange County Health Care Agency reminds people that the best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated. It is not too late to vaccinate. Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months of age and older, and is especially important for infants, young children, pregnant women, adults over 50, and for those with chronic medical conditions.

Flu vaccine is widely available from medical providers throughout Orange County. Information about these locations and dates is available at http://findaflushot.com. Free flu shots are also available for eligible individuals through the Health Care Agency’s Family Health Clinic located at 1725 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana on the below days. For information about the County’s flu shot program call the HCA Health Referral Line at 800-564-8448 or visit www.ochealthinfo.com.

Click here for information about free flu shots in Santa Ana.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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