{"id":28288,"date":"2020-09-26T13:22:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T20:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=28288"},"modified":"2020-09-26T13:22:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T20:22:09","slug":"get-your-flu-shot-l-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=28288","title":{"rendered":"Get your flu shot, L.A."},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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This week, we marked the first day of fall \u2013\u2013 and with the new season comes a new chapter in our fight against COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Flu season threatens to increase the number of people in need of medical care. That can lead to what experts are calling a \u201ctwindemic\u201d \u2013\u2013 seeing our community and economy overtaken by both the flu and COVID-19, and placing a strain on our hospitals that they simply can\u2019t handle.<\/p>\n

We must do everything we can to avoid this worst case scenario, keep our health care system from getting overwhelmed, protect Angelenos\u2019 health, and save lives.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Getting your flu shot should be part of everyone\u2019s annual routine. But this year, it\u2019s more important than ever. Anybody can \u2013\u2013 and should \u2013\u2013 call your doctor, visit a pharmacy, or use\u00a0VaccineFinder.org<\/a>\u00a0to track down resources and make an appointment to get vaccinated.<\/p>\n

This year, though, the stakes for flu season are higher than before, and we are leaving no stone unturned. That\u2019s why, this week, I\u00a0launched<\/a>\u00a0a pilot program with the USC School of Pharmacy to bring flu shots directly to more Angelenos across the city in the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n

Residents will be able to get their shots free of charge, with no appointments necessary. We kicked off this program at the Weingart East L.A. YMCA, and will have more sites coming soon.<\/p>\n

Anyone with a confirmed COVID-19 case should wait to get a flu shot and stay in isolation. Those with COVID-19 symptoms should consult a medical professional before getting a flu shot.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the program or find a location, please visit\u00a0Coronavirus.LACity.org\/FluShot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please do your part to keep our city safe and get your\u00a0flu shot<\/a>\u00a0as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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