San Luis Obispo County Urging Early Flu Vaccines With Mobile Clinics
Jarrod Zinn
OCEANO, Calif. (KEYT) – The beginning of fall coincides with the beginning of flu season, and SLO county’s pop-up vaccine clinics will begin tomorrow.
County health officials urge early vaccination.
San Luis Obispo County Public Health is doing everything they can to protect residents from the ever-evolving influenza virus.
This includes mobile, free vaccine clinics, which will be stopping throughout October at places including the Oceano Community Center.
Flu vaccines are updated for the 2025-26 season and available for free through most insurance plans.
Many pharmacies accept walk-ins or appointments.
“The public health department is in line with CDC in recommending that all individuals six months and over receive their annual flu vaccine,” says Kristin Edler, spokesperson for the County Of San Luis Obispo’s Public Health Department.
The CDC says being vaccinated is the best way to both reduce the spread and protect yourself as well as others against complications, should you catch the virus.
“The community is welcome at any of those pop up events,” says Edler. “It’s not specific to any particular group.”
Recent health surveys from organizations such as CVS have revealed over 60% of American consumers say they intend to get their flu shot.
Nearly 50% say recent measles outbreaks make them more likely to make sure they’re vaccinated by the start of November for the 2025-26 season.
“We get the flu shot first, and then a couple of weeks later, we’ll get the COVID shots,” says Arroyo Grande resident Fred Strasser. “So we’re trying to stay as healthy as possible, especially at my age.”
The CDC recommends getting your flu shot by the end of October for best results.
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