(Be pr5epared for Flu Season)....The best way to be prepared is to get a Flu shot.

The County Public Health Department has two Flu Clinics scheduled. They will both be held at the Department of Social Services, 2895 South 4th Street in El Centro. It is recommended individuals six months and older get a flu vaccine. The first vaccination event will be held October 21, Thursday afternoon from 1 to 7 pm. The second event will be held Saturday, October 23rd from 8 am to 2 pm. The Health Department says COVID 19 Vaccines will also be available at both events Staff will be taking protective measures and anyone arriving at either clinic with symptoms of COVID 19, will be unable to receive a vaccination. Face coverings will be mandatory and attendees will be encouraged to wear a short sleeve shirt. Dr. Stephen Munday, Public Health Officer, says the flu vaccine takes about two weeks to become effective and recommends all those eligible get the flu shot as soon as possible.