The Region : Flu Shots for Senior Citizens
Health officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services are strongly recommending that all county residents 60 years of age and older take advantage of free flu shots available through various programs in the area.
Older citizens, who are more likely to become seriously ill and die from the influenza virus, can obtain free vaccinations at special clinics throughout the county until Dec. 10.
Medicare recipients in Northeast Los Angeles and the mid-Wilshire area are eligible for the free shots paid for by the federal health insurance program geared for individuals 65 years of age and older.
Information: David Kim at the office of U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Los Angeles) (213) 550-8962.
Shots are also available for younger adults who have chronic ailments such as heart or lung disease.
Information: Glendale residents, (818) 956-1100; Los Angeles residents, (213) 686-0950. Residents can also call the Los Angeles County Healthline, (800) 427-8700 or the Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Citizens Services, (213) 738-4004.
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