It’s that time of year again when kids, adults and seniors bear down for the winter flu season. If you want to get a flu shot this year, below are some options available in the neighborhood.
According to the CDC Key Facts about the Flu Vaccine, here’s who they recommend should get flu shots:
In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting seasonal flu can get a seasonal influenza vaccine. However, it is recommended by ACIP that certain people should get vaccinated each year. They are either people who are at high risk of having serious seasonal flu-related complications or people who live with or care for those at high risk for serious seasonal flu-related complications. During flu seasons when vaccine supplies are limited or delayed, ACIP makes recommendations regarding priority groups for vaccination.
People who should get the seasonal vaccine each year are:
1. Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday
2. Pregnant women
3. People 50 years of age and older
4. People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
5. People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
6. People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu
Flu Shot Providers in the Richmond District:
WALGREEN’s Pharmacy
There are three locations in the Richmond whose pharmacies all offer flu shots for $24.99. Flu shots are available Monday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm, or during flu shot clinic times listed below.
745 Clement Street @ 9th Avenue | (415) 668-5250
Flu shot clinics on:
Thu. 10/01/2009 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mon. 10/05/2009 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mon. 11/09/2009 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
5280 Geary Blvd @ 17th Avenue | (415) 668-2041
Flu shot clinics on:
Thu. 10/01/2009 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wed. 11/11/2009 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
25 Point Lobos Ave at Geary Boulevard | (415) 386-0736
Flu shot clinics on:
Thu. 10/01/2009 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fri. 11/20/2009 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SAFEWAY Pharmacies
No appointment is necessary and flu shots are available for $30 anytime during pharmacy business hours or during their flu shot clinics. Tip: Avoid going between 1-2pm when the pharmacists are on lunch break.
735 7th Ave. near Cabrillo | (415) 683-4074
Business hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-8:00PM, Sat & Sun 9:00AM-5:30PM
Flu Shot Clinics:
Sat. 9/19/09, 10am – 4pm
Thu. 9/24/09, 10am – 4pm
850 La Playa St. | (415) 387-0481
Business hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-8:00PM, Sat & Sun 9:00AM-5:30PM
Flu Shot Clinics:
Wed. 10/14/09, 10am – 4pm
San Francisco Free Clinic, 4900 California Street at 11th Avenue | (415) 750-9894
Open daily from 1-4:30pm. Appointment is required. When I stopped in this week, they did not yet have flu shots available so please call in advance.
Sarah B.