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Long Beach Announcements: City to Offer Free Flu Vaccinations, Free Emergency Text Alerts and Join a Walk to Stop Diabetes

 

City of Long Beach to Offer Free Flu Vaccinations at Community Clinics

The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services or Health Department is offering free flu vaccinations at community clinics throughout the flu season, while supplies last. Residents are encouraged to get a flu vaccine in preparation for the coming flu season, which generally runs from mid-fall to mid-spring.

Flu vaccines will be available throughout the flu season at several community clinics. These clinics will also not require appointments. The most up-to-date schedule of clinic locations and dates can be found at longbeach.gov/flu. The remaining schedule for the month of October is as follows: 

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 25, McBride Park (1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.)

2 to 6 p.m., Oct. 29, Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.)

Clinical staff will provide the flu vaccine via drive-up service to community members who are not able to leave their vehicles. Prominent onsite signage with a number to call for assistance will be available.

People can also book appointments online by visiting MyTurn.ca.gov. Flu vaccination appointments can be scheduled by calling 562.570.7912 during regular business hours. 

A small administrative fee will be charged at the time of the appointment.

 

LB Get Free Emergency Texts Alerts

Sign up with Alert Long Beach to receive emergency notifications to your mobile phone and/or email address.

In the event of an emergency, severe weather, or any incident that impacts city operations, a text message and/or voice message will be sent to the cell number and/or email address that you specify.

Details: Sign up at: https://tinyurl.com/Alert-Long-Beach 

 

Join the Walk in Long Beach to Stop Diabetes

Join the American Diabetes Association’s or ADA Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Oct.26, from at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Step Out Walk is the ADA’s premier fundraising event to create a sense of unity and shared purpose in the fight to end diabetes. 

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Oct. 26

Cost: Free

Details: https://tinyurl.com/2024-Step-Out-Walk 

Venue:  Rainbow Lagoon Park, 400 E Shoreline Drive Long Beach

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