{"id":272687,"date":"2025-09-25T11:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-l-a-care-and-blue-shield-promise-health-plans-expand-free-vaccinations-at-community-resource-centers-to-include-school-required-vaccines\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:10:01","slug":"los-planes-l-a-care-y-blue-shield-promise-health-amplian-las-vacunas-gratuitas-en-los-centros-de-recursos-comunitarios-para-incluir-las-vacunas-requeridas-en-las-escuelas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/los-planes-l-a-care-y-blue-shield-promise-health-amplian-las-vacunas-gratuitas-en-los-centros-de-recursos-comunitarios-para-incluir-las-vacunas-requeridas-en-las-escuelas\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Health Plans Expand Free Vaccinations at Community Resource Centers to Include School-Required Vaccines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">Health plans to host series of vaccination events throughout Los Angeles County,\u00a0individuals vaccinated will receive a $20 grocery gift card, while supplies last<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Sept. 25, 2025<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today announced an expanded offering at their <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=2431404881&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.communityresourcecenterla.org%2Fvaccines&amp;a=annual+vaccine+events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">annual vaccine events<\/a>, taking place in September and October, at their Community Resource Centers. In addition to providing flu vaccines, the events will have school-required vaccinations available \u2013 making it easier for families to meet these essential school requirements while helping prevent the spread of contagious diseases.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgb848left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgb848left\" title=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1024104\/CRC_Logo.jpg\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\"\/>\n                <\/div>\n<p>What&#8217;s available this year:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Flu<\/li>\n<li>DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)<\/li>\n<li>Polio<\/li>\n<li>Hepatitis B,\u00a0MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)<\/li>\n<li>Varicella<br \/>**Vaccines are offered based on availability, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines, and insurance eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Getting vaccinated is one of the simplest yet most impactful actions we can take to protect our families and communities,&#8221; said Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of L.A. Care. &#8220;By offering convenient, walk-in access to flu, and school-required vaccines, we&#8217;re ensuring greater protection and peace of mind for everyone as we head into the flu season.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Attendees who receive any of these vaccines, offered on a walk-in basis, will receive a $20 grocery gift card, while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re proud to have a role in making it easier for students to get critical vaccinations by attending events at Community Resource Centers in their communities,&#8221; said Jennifer Schirmer, vice president of Medi-Cal growth and community engagement for Blue Shield Promise. &#8220;This is another example of Blue Shield Promise&#8217;s commitment to bringing health care directly to the communities where families work, live and go to school.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=513848033&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Ffluview%2Fsurveillance%2F2025-week-17.html&amp;a=2024%E2%80%932025+U.S.+flu+season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024\u20132025 U.S. flu season<\/a> was rated &#8220;high severity&#8221; for all age groups, resulting in approximately 610,000 hospitalizations and 26,000 deaths nationwide. At least 216 pediatric deaths were recorded, surpassing the previous high of 207 reported during the 2023\u20132024 regular (non-pandemic) season. <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=2136798946&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2Fflu-deaths-children-cdc-e79b1e4169d629ad4bc1095d95d82110&amp;a=Experts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Experts<\/a> continue to link these outcomes with declining vaccination rates, especially in children.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the Community Resource Centers and the programming aimed at enhancing overall health and well-being, visit CommunityResourceCenterLA.org.<\/p>\n<p>A full schedule of the vaccine events is below and linked <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=50343389&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.communityresourcecenterla.org%2Fclasses-events%2Fschedule%3Fcenter%3DAll%26type%3DEvent%26audience%3DAll%26title%3Dvaccine&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>Saturday, Sept. 27<\/b> | 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<br \/>Community Resource Center in South L.A.<br \/>5710 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>Saturday, Oct. 11<\/b> | 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<br \/>Community Resource Center in Wilmington<br \/>911 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>Thursday, Oct. 16<\/b> | 1 \u2013 5 p.m.<br \/>Community Resource Center in Palmdale<br \/>2072 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>Saturday, Oct. 18<\/b> | 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<br \/>Community Resource Center in East L.A. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>4801 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>Friday, Oct. 24<\/b> | 1 &#8211; 5 p.m.<br \/>Community Resource Center in Panorama City\u00a0\u00a0 <br \/>7868 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, CA 91402<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>Saturday, Oct. 25<\/b> | 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<br \/>Community Resource Center in Long Beach<br \/>5599 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>About L.A. Care Health Plan<br \/><\/b>L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest health plan in Los Angeles County serving more than one of every four Angelenos. It is also the largest publicly operated plan in the country. L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=3849780077&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lacare.org%2Fnode%2F2426&amp;a=Medi-Cal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Medi-Cal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=4142937944&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lacare.org%2Fnode%2F33437&amp;a=L.A.+Care+Covered%E2%84%A2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">L.A. Care Covered\u2122<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=4172229118&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedicare.lacare.org%2F&amp;a=L.A.+Care+Medicare+Plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">L.A. Care Medicare Plus<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=2193134248&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lacare.org%2Fnode%2F2656&amp;a=PASC-SEIU+Homecare+Workers+Health+Care+Plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan<\/a>, all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care&#8217;s mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County&#8217;s low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more information, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=3871032395&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLACareHealth&amp;a=X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=2347421852&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLACareHealth&amp;a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=2475714011&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flacarehealth%2F&amp;a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=2079134360&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flacarehealth&amp;a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>About Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan<br \/><\/b>Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal. It is led by healthcare professionals with a &#8220;members-first&#8221; philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for about 580,000 members across Los Angeles and San Diego counties. It was rated 4 out of 5 in NCQA&#8217;s Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2024. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=3253847448&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueshieldca.com%2Fpromise&amp;a=www.blueshieldca.com%2Fpromise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.blueshieldca.com\/promise<\/a>.\u00a0For more news about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=3665176684&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fpromisenews.blueshieldca.com%2F&amp;a=promisenews.blueshieldca.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">promisenews.blueshieldca.com<\/a>. Or follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=656272822&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fshowcase%2Fblue-shield-of-california-promise%2F&amp;a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>Media contacts:<\/b>\n                <\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>L.A. Care Health Plan<br \/><\/b>Mayra Suarez<br \/>(408) 476-3512<br \/><a href=\"mailto:MSuarez@lacare.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MSuarez@lacare.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                  <b>Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan<br \/><\/b>Juliane Matignas<br \/>(510) 607-2359<br \/><a href=\"mailto:media@blueshieldca.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">media@blueshieldca.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4518607-1&amp;h=4054993015&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1024104%2FCRC_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1024104%2FCRC_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1024104\/CRC_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">Health plans to host series of vaccination events throughout Los Angeles County,\u00a0individuals vaccinated will receive a $20 grocery gift card, while supplies last<\/p>\n<p>\n                  <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Sept. 25, 2025<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; L.A. 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