Stanislaus County- The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency announces the scheduling of five Flu Vaccination Clinics for High-Risk Individuals. The clinics will be in Oakdale, Modesto (2), Turlock and Patterson, schedule as follows:

• November 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oakdale Senior Center, 450 East A Street, Oakdale
• November 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Centenary Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Avenue, Modesto
• November 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Senior Citizens’ Center, 211 Bodem Street, Modesto
• November 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Assyrian American Civic Club, 2618 North Golden State Blvd., Turlock
• November 10, (Hours TBA) Golden Valley Health Centers-Patterson, 200 C Street, Patterson

Suggested donation: $15.00 (cash/check) Medicare Part B billing available

The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency has received a limited supply of the Flu vaccine for High Risk individuals from the State Department of Health Services. This is a redirected allocation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). High-Risk Individuals are:

• 65 and older
• Individuals with chronic medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, blood disease, immunosuppression or long term aspirin therapy)
• Pregnant women
• Residents of a nursing home or a long-term care facility
• Health care workers involved in direct patient care

Individuals will be screened for eligibility according to CDC criteria.

Pediatric Flu vaccine clinics will be held at the Public Health department. For the schedule please call (209) 558-8866.

In addition to the vaccine supply designation for Public Health departments, Golden Valley Health Centers and the Modesto Bee have contributed vaccine to help meet the needs of our community.