Skip to Content

San Luis Obispo County announces pop-up flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics Tuesday

San Luis Obispo County

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – On Tuesday, the County of San Luis Obispo issued the following press release about upcoming pop-up vaccine clinics for both the flu and the latest variants of COVID-19.

San Luis Obispo County residents are getting protection against flu and COVID-19 with updated vaccines from pharmacies countywide and Public Health Department clinics in Grover Beach, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo. Now, a new series of pop-up flu vaccine events is starting to provide additional convenient options. Both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are updated to protect against the virus strains circulating this year, and both are recommended for everyone 6 months and older.

"Getting your updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines is the most important step you can take to protect yourself from these viruses,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Both flu and COVID-19 can be much more serious than you might expect, and your vaccines can protect you from a potentially serious or even life-changing illness. They also help protect us against the kind of miserable illness that can interrupt work, school, holiday plans, and important time with family and friends.”

Both vaccines are covered by most health insurance, including Medi-Cal and Covered California plans, and programs are available to help cover the cost for those without insurance. To find a vaccine appointment, contact your local pharmacy, visit VaccineFinder.org, or call 805-781-5500 to schedule at a Public Health clinic.

You can also drop by to get your flu shot at pop-up events beginning this week. These events are completely free and no appointments are needed. There are no requirements related to residency, income, insurance, or immigration status. Upcoming events include:

Shandon | Thursday October 3, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. 
Shandon High School, 101 S 1st Street, Shandon

San Miguel | Wednesday, October 9, 1:30-5:30 p.m.  
Lillian Larsen Elementary, 1601 L Street, San Miguel 

Morro Bay | Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 
Morro Bay Public Health Clinic,760 Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay 

Oceano | Friday October 18 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. 
Oceano Community Center, 1425 19th Street, Oceano

Atascadero | Thursday, October 24 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. 
Santa Rosa Academy Cafeteria, 8651-8661 Santa Rosa Rd, Atascadero 

For more information, visit slopublichealth.org or call 805-781-5500 during business hours.

En Español

Los residentes del Condado de San Luis Obispo están obteniendo protección contra la gripe y el COVID-19 con vacunas actualizadas en farmacias de todo el Condado y clínicas del Departamento de Salud Pública en Grover Beach, Paso Robles y San Luis Obispo. Ahora, una nueva serie de eventos emergentes sobre la vacuna contra la gripe se está lanzando para brindar opciones convenientes adicionales. Tanto la vacuna contra la gripe como la de contra el COVID-19 se actualizan para proteger contra las cepas del virus que circulan este año, y ambas se recomiendan cada 6 meses o más.

"Recibir sus vacunas actualizadas contra la gripe y el COVID-19 es el paso más importante que puede tomar para protegerse de estos virus", dijo la Dra. Penny Borenstein, Oficial de Salud del Condado. "Tanto la gripe como el COVID-19 pueden ser mucho más graves de lo que usted se imagina, y sus vacunas pueden protegerle de una enfermedad que le cambiará la vida. También ayudan a protegernos contra el tipo de enfermedad miserable que puede interrumpir el trabajo, la escuela y nuestras vacaciones con familiares y amigos”.

Ambas vacunas están cubiertas por la mayoría de los seguros médicos, incluyendo los planes Medi-Cal y Covered California, y hay programas disponibles para ayudar a cubrir el costo para quienes no tienen seguro. Para encontrar vacunas en su farmacia local, visite VaccineFinder.org. Para programar una cita en una clínica de Salud Pública, llame al 805-781-5500.

También puede visitarnos para vacunarse contra la gripe en uno de nuestros eventos emergentes que comienzan esta semana. Estos eventos son completamente gratuitos y no se necesitan citas. No existen requisitos relacionados con residencia, ingresos, seguro o estatus migratorio. Los próximos eventos incluyen: 

Shandon | Jueves Octubre 3, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Shandon High School, 101 S 1st Street, Shandon

San Miguel | Miércoles, Octubre 9, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Lillian Larsen Elementary, 1601 L Street, San Miguel 

Morro Bay | Viernes, Octubre 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Morro Bay Public Health Clinic,760 Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay 

Oceano | Viernes, Octubre 18, de 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Oceano Community Center, 1425 19th Street, Oceano

Atascadero | Jueves, Octubre 24, de 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Santa Rosa Academy Cafeteria, 8651-8661 Santa Rosa Rd, Atascadero 

Para más información, visite slopublichealth.org o llame al 805-781-5500 durante horas de negocio. 

Article Topic Follows: San Luis Obispo County
community events
covid-19 boosters
flu vaccine
KEYT
public health
san luis obispo county
vaccine clinics

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

News Channel 3-12

Email the News Channel 3-12 Team

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

News Channel 3-12 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content