About Flu

• Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses
• Flu can cause mild to severe illness
• Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by tiny droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk
• The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year.

What can individuals do to prepare for flu season?

• Get flu vaccinations for all family members
• Create a Continuity of Operations Plan for your organizations that includes response to pandemic influenza and keep it updated.

Please contact ACPH if you have further question or need assistance with your organization’s continuity of operations planning and/or visit California Office of Emergency Services Website for more information.

Get Your Flu Shot 

Where to get your flu shot?

Flu shots are available October - March of each year at most local pharmacies.

Public Health offers Flu Vaccinations during our normal immunization clinics and at our additional Public Health Flu Vaccine Pop-Up Events that will be hosted throughout the county.

• November 5-Pop-up clinic  |  10am-12pm at Sierra Baptist Church (26355 Buckhorn Ridge Road, Pioneer)
• November 12-Drive-up clinic | 8-11am at Public Health (10877 Conductor Blvd. Suite 400, Sutter Creek)
•                            Pop-up clinic |  1-3pm at Evelynn Bishop Hall (701 CA-124, Ione)
• November 14 -Pop-up clinic | 12-2pm at the Community Church (14474 Jibboom Street, Fiddletown)
• November 19-Pop-up clinic  |  10am-12pm at Sierra Baptist Church (26355 Buckhorn Ridge Road, Pioneer)
• November 26 -Pop-up clinic | 1-3pm at Evelynn Bishop Hall (701 CA-124, Ione)
• November 27-Pop-up clinic  |  1-3pm at 19728 Hwy 88 Pine Grove)

Flu Prevention                                                   

• Get Vaccinated
• Hand washing with soapy water for 20 -30 seconds can help prevent illness. 
• Be sure to help small children in order to make sure their hands are properly cleaned.
• Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Cover your sneezes and coughs by sneezing/coughing into your sleeve.

What is Amador County doing to prepare for flu season?

•  Public Health will continue to implement CDC recommendations for vaccinations.
• 24-25 Respiratory Virus Season Advisory