Flu season
With COVID-19 circulating during the influenza season, getting a flu shot is more important than ever to protect ourselves and our community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend almost everyone, 6 months and older, and those who are high-risk for complications, get vaccinated annually.
Where can I get a flu shot?
Flu shots are available in the community at most doctors' offices, retail pharmacies, and through Monterey County Health Department vaccination clinics.
Get answers to common flu shot questions with our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page.
How can I avoid the flu?
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Clean your hands often
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, your elbow, or your sleeve
- Get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, and exercise
- Stay home with flu-like symptoms (temperature of 100.5 F or higher, plus a cough or sore throat)
- Get vaccinated at your doctor’s office, Monterey County Health Department vaccination locations, or at a retail pharmacy. Most health plans pay for flu vaccinations.
- Wear a mask in public
Cold, flu, and COVID-19 questions (FAQ)
Wondering how to tell the difference between cold and flu, and COVID-19? Visit our FAQ page to get answers and view a chart that can help you distinguish symptoms.
