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Flu Prevention

Get a Flu shot at no cost to you!

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If you don't have a doctor, call us or use our Find a Provider Tool.

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Vist a Local Pharmacy

Members 9 or older can receive a vaccine here. It's Quick and Easy. For a complete list of participating pharmacies, use the Fluvention Flu Network directory.

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Don’t let the flu get you!

Three Easy Steps to Avoiding the Flu:

  1. Get your flu shot!
    • Getting a flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu.
    • Flu shots are most important for people at high risk and their close contacts. These people include:
      • Children
      • Pregnant women
      • People with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, asthma, etc.
      • People age 50 and older
    • Complications of the flu include pneumonia. The following people should get the pneumonia vaccine: adults 65 and older, people who have a chronic illness, have a weakened immune system or live in a nursing home. This vaccine protects against a bacteria which causes pneumonia as well as meningitis and bloodstream infections. This can be given at the same time as the flu shot if needed.
  2. Keep your hands clean!
    • Wash your hands with soap and water.
    • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
    • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. This is how germs can spread.
  3. Be a hero!
    • If you get the flu, try and stay away from others.
    • If you care for others who are at high risk, such as young children or older parents, get a flu shot.
    • Take antiviral drugs to treat the flu.

Will you be pregnant this flu season?

Doctors recommend that you get a flu shot. Your risk of illness is 4 to 5 higher when pregnant. Stay healthy during your pregnancy. Get vaccinated.

Studies show that the flu shot is safe for pregnant women.

Already Sick?

Call your doctor or our 24/7 nurse line at 1-877-658-0305 (For TTY, contact California Relay by dialing 711 and provide the 1-877-658-0305 number) and select "Nurse" at the prompt.