{"id":96169,"date":"2021-09-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-l-a-care-health-plan-and-blue-shield-of-california-promise-health-plan-offer-free-drive-thru-and-walk-up-flu-vaccine-clinics\/"},"modified":"2021-09-30T09:10:12","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T13:10:12","slug":"l-a-care-health-plan-y-blue-shield-of-california-promise-health-plan-organizan-clinicas-gratuitas-de-vacunacion-contra-la-gripe-tanto-desde-el-auto-como-sin-cita-previa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/l-a-care-health-plan-y-blue-shield-of-california-promise-health-plan-organizan-clinicas-gratuitas-de-vacunacion-contra-la-gripe-tanto-desde-el-auto-como-sin-cita-previa\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Offer FREE, Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Flu Vaccine Clinics"},"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]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 30, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and L.A. Care Health Plan announced today that their jointly operated Community Resource Centers will host 10 drive-thru\/walk-up flu vaccine clinics across <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles County<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">between Sept. 30 and Nov. 6<\/span> \u2013 at no cost for area residents aged 3 years and older. <\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg33dbleft\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg33dbleft\" title=\" \" border=\"0\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1024104\/CRC_Logo.jpg \" imagelabel=\"General\"\/><\/div>\n<p>As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and the winter season approaches, the importance of receiving a flu vaccine increases, particularly as many people return to schools and workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Flu season is here, and, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge in infections fueled by the highly transmissible Delta variant, it is crucial that everyone get the flu vaccination,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">James Cruz<\/span>, M.D., chief medical officer at Blue Shield Promise. &#8220;As individuals return to classrooms or workplaces, we are particularly committed to protecting those living in the communities we serve from the severity of the flu virus and helping ensure they stay healthy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Flu vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-served basis and are available while supplies last. While <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3307792-1&amp;h=3702829497&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fredcap.link%2FUSCPharmacyLACBSPFLU21&amp;a=advance+registration\" rel=\"nofollow\">advance registration<\/a> is preferred, it is not necessary. All individuals aged 3 years and older who get a flu vaccine will receive a gift item, and at the Boyle Heights and <span class=\"xn-location\">Palmdale<\/span> locations, there will be a food giveaway for all who receive the flu vaccine. Gift items and food will be given away while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While we dodged a COVID-19 and flu &#8216;twindemic&#8217; last season, it could very well happen this season,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard Seidman<\/span>, M.D., MPH, L.A. Care chief medical officer. &#8220;It would be unfortunate if it were to happen since there are effective, life-saving vaccines for both the flu and COVID-19 \u2013 and they are more accessible than ever before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise have collaborated with USC Pharmacy to administer up to 400 flu vaccine doses per clinic. Given the large drive-thru format, they have also joined with several schools, community colleges and others to convert their venues into pop-up flu vaccine clinics.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While some individuals may receive a COVID-19 booster dose soon, health experts remind the public that receiving both vaccines at or around the same time is safe and effective. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3307792-1&amp;h=2151547615&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fflu%2Fhighrisk%2Findex.htm&amp;a=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention\" rel=\"nofollow\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> emphasizes that receiving the flu vaccine is especially important for individuals at high risk of flu complications, including children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with chronic medical conditions. If individuals have concerns or questions about receiving the flu vaccine, they should consult with their physician.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Community Resource Centers, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3307792-1&amp;h=202287288&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lacare.org%2Fhealthy-living%2Fcommunity-engagement%2Fcommunity-resource-centers%2Feast-la&amp;a=activehealthyinformed.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">activehealthyinformed.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b>Dates and locations of the drive-thru\/walk-up flu vaccine clinics are listed below:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Thursday, Sept. 30<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span><br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/><span class=\"xn-org\">Los Angeles City College<\/span> Lot 1 \u2013 4100 Marathon St., <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, 90029<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, Oct. 2<\/span> \u2013 Boyle Heights (will include food giveaway)<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/>USC Parking Lot \u2013 1701 Zonal Ave., <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, 90033<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, Oct. 8<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Wilmington<\/span> <br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/><span class=\"xn-org\">Los Angeles Harbor College<\/span> \u2013 1111 Figueroa Pl., <span class=\"xn-location\">Wilmington<\/span>, 90744<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, Oct. 9<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Inglewood<\/span> (DRIVE-THRU ONLY)<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/>Weingart YMCA Wellness &amp; Aquatic Center \u2013 9900 S. Vermont Ave., <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, 90044 <\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, Oct. 16<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Palmdale<\/span> (will include food giveaway)<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/>Palmdale High School Football Field Parking Lot &#8211; 2137 E. Ave R <span class=\"xn-location\">Palmdale, CA<\/span> 93550<br \/>(On 20th St. East &#8211; between Ave. R and Palmdale Blvd.)<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, Oct. 22<\/span> \u2013 El Sereno<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/>Los Angeles Christian Presbyterian Church &#8211; 2241 N. Eastern Ave., <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, 90032\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, Oct. 23<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Pacoima<\/span><br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/>Mary Immaculate School &#8211; 10390 Remick Ave, <span class=\"xn-location\">Pacoima, CA<\/span> 91331<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, Oct. 30<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">El Monte<\/span><br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/>El <span class=\"xn-person\">Monte High School<\/span> &#8211; 3048 Tyler Avenue, <span class=\"xn-location\">El Monte, CA<\/span> 91731<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Thursday, Nov. 4<\/span> \u2013 Lynwood<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/><span class=\"xn-person\">Lynwood High School<\/span> \u2013 4050 E. Imperial Hwy., Lynwood, 90262<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, Nov. 6<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Pomona<\/span><br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span><br \/>Palomares Park \u2013 499 E. Arrow Hwy., <span class=\"xn-location\">Pomona<\/span>, 91767<\/p>\n<p><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 <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span>, offering Medi-Cal and Cal MediConnect. 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 more than 400,000 members. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3307792-1&amp;h=3332627257&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueshieldca.com%2Fpromise&amp;a=www.blueshieldca.com%2Fpromise\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.blueshieldca.com\/promise<\/a>. For more news about Blue Shield of <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span>, please visit\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3307792-1&amp;h=3860798731&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.blueshieldca.com%2F&amp;a=www.news.blueshieldca.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.news.blueshieldca.com<\/a>. 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