Media Advisory

Flu shots - 2006

For Release: September 29, 2006
Contact: Erika Jenssen, 925-313-6734

What

Contra Costa Health Services is offering flu vaccine to seniors, high risk persons and the general public, 9 years of age and older. (Flu shots will not be given to children under 9 years of age at these clinics.)

Fee for flu shots is $10, although no one will be denied if they are unable to pay. Persons 65 years of age and over with Medicare Part B, should take their Medicare card. Qualifying individuals will receive the shot free of charge.

Pneumonia and Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis immunizations will also be available. Fee for Pneumonia is $50.00, for Td (Tetanus/Diphtheria) $20.00 and for Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) $20.00.

Flu shot is not given to people with current fevers, infections or allergies to eggs.

For information about flu clinic locations for children under 9 years old call 1-800-246-2494.

Where & When

Wednesday, October 11
Walnut Creek Heather Farms Community Center 301 N. San Carlos Dr. 9 - 11 a.m.	San Ramon Senior Center 9300 Alcosta Blvd. 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17
Antioch Senior Center 2nd & E Streets 9:30 - 11 a.m.	Pleasant Hill Senior Center 233 Gregory Lane 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18
Martinez Senior Center 818 Green St. 9:30.- 11 a.m.	Lafayette Senior Center 500 St. Mary's Rd. 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24
San Pablo Senior Center 1943 Church Lane 9 - 10:30 a.m.	El Cerrito Community Center 7007 Moeser Lane 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 26
Pinole Senior Center 2500 Charles Ave. 9:30 - 11 a.m.	Richmond Civic Auditorium 403 Civic Center Plaza 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, October 31
Concord Senior Center 2727 Parkside Cr. 9 - 11 a.m.	Danville Veteran's Hall 400 Hartz Ave. 2 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, November 2
Brentwood Community Center 730 Third St. 9 - 10:30 a.m.	Pittsburg Senior Center 300 Presidio Lane 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.