Flu Season

Influenza poses the greatest risk to the very young and the elderly. Protect yourself and those you care about. Vaccinated adults are less likely to pass the virus onto vulnerable family members.

Why Get a Flu Vaccination?

Yearly flu vaccination, especially now, is the best defense currently available to protect against influenza (flu), a serious illness which sickens millions of people each year, and can be life-threatening.

Everyone 6 months and older is recommended to get a flu vaccine every year. Speak with your physicians if you have any questions.

Flu vaccination can:

• prevent you from getting sick from flu.
• reduce the risk of unnecessary flu-related hospitalization among children and older adults.
• protect those with chronic health conditions from serious illness.
• help protect women during and after pregnancy.

How Can I Get a Flu Shot?

Call your provider to check for availability.

• Visit your primary care physician
• Visit a community pharmacy
• Visit one of the Torrance Memorial Urgent Care locations below. Walk-ins accepted.

For a no-cost flu vaccine, please contact your health plan's Member Services located on your member ID card for a list of preferred pharmacies.