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Your Annual Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Is Ready!
It’s that time of the year again to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Vaccines for these viruses are needed each year because the viruses are always changing. Every year, medical experts and scientists review and change the vaccine to target the most common strains. This makes the vaccines as effective as possible.
Set yourself up for a healthy respiratory virus season:
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Get vaccinated early
- According to the CDC, October is the best time to get vaccinated, because it balances peak immunity with peak respiratory virus season.
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Keep an eye out for symptoms
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Common flu and COVID-19 symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue (tiredness), cough, runny nose, sore throat, vomiting, change in or loss of taste or smell, headache, body aches, diarrhea, and/or muscle weakness.
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Avoid close contact with those who are sick
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If you can’t stay away from someone who is sick, consider wearing a protective face mask. A face mask can help lower the spread of germs.
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Keep your clinic’s phone number nearby
- Your doctor’s office is always ready to answer questions or schedule an appointment. This can help make sure you get the care you need as quickly as possible.
 Make Your Vaccine Appointment
There are 3 ways to schedule your seasonal vaccines with LA Health Services:
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Call your doctor’s office and tell them you would like to schedule your flu and COVID-19 shots. Click here for a list of locations and phone numbers.
- Make an appointment to get your vaccine using the LA Health Portal. Select “schedule an appointment” and choose a time and date that works for you.
- Call 844-804-0055, press Option 1.
Expert Tip: Save time. Maximize your next clinic visit.
We know life gets busy, so consider scheduling your vaccine appointment while,
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Picking up medicine at the pharmacy
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Taking a family member to their appointment
- The next visit with your doctor
If You Get Sick, Care Is at Your Fingertips
If you are feeling symptoms that may need care – don’t wait and get care at LA Health Services:
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Call your doctor’s office. You can always call your clinic with questions or to book an appointment, if available. Clinics have physicians on call after hours.
Please visit the flu or COVID-19 site on our LA Health Services webpage for more information.
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