Free Flu Shots Available At Clinics Across San Mateo County

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — San Mateo County is offering free flu shots at walk-in clinics throughout November as health officials urge residents to get vaccinated ahead of holiday gatherings.

The clinics are available to people without health insurance, and no appointment or identification is required.

“Flu can cause serious illness, especially for young children, older adults and people with underlying health conditions,” said Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana, the county's health officer. “Getting vaccinated now is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and the people around you before holiday gatherings begin.”

Upcoming clinics include:

• Nov. 12: Ravenswood Family Health Network, 1885 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Nov. 14: Coastside Health Center, 225 S. Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100A, Half Moon Bay, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Nov. 14: Ravenswood Family Health Network, 1885 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Nov. 14: College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., Health and Wellness Building, third floor, San Mateo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Additional clinics are scheduled throughout November, including in Half Moon Bay.

Flu vaccines are available at no cost to uninsured residents. High-dose vaccines are also available for adults 65 and older, although age requirements vary by location. Some clinics cannot vaccinate children younger than 2 or 3.

Health officials recommend annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, particularly older adults, young children, pregnant women and people with certain chronic health conditions.

Residents should check the full schedule, including clinic dates, hours and age restrictions, at smchealth.org/flu.

Residents with health insurance can get vaccinated through their health care provider or pharmacy. Most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, cover flu vaccines.