Those vaccinated at these events will receive a $20 grocery gift card while supplies last.
LOS ANGELES , Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LACare Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today announced free walk-in services at seven jointly operated community resources. Announced the start of influenza and COVID-19 vaccination events. We have locations throughout Los Angeles County.
While supplies last, participants who receive a flu or COVID-19 vaccination at these events, held from September 13 to November 8, 2024, will receive a $20. You will receive a grocery gift card. The announcement marks the sixth consecutive year that the Community Resource Center will provide free vaccines to communities in the nation’s most populous county.
The event will offer influenza vaccines to people ages 3 and older, including formulations for people 65 and older. The COVID-19 vaccine will now be available to individuals aged 12 and older. Additionally, it allows individuals over the age of 18 to measure blood sugar levels and blood pressure.
Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield Promise Health Plan, said, “Over the past five years, we have been “We have provided approximately 10,400 vaccines at our community resource centers.” . “These vaccination events are a great example of how our center is achieving its goals for the benefit of all Angelenos.”
The need for these resources is enormous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 360,000 Americans will be hospitalized for influenza-related illness during the 2022-2023 flu season, and vaccinated people are 40 to 70 percent less likely to be hospitalized. estimated.
“Getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 this season is critical to protecting yourself and those around you from serious illness,” said LA Care CEO. CEO John Bax says. “As we approach winter when respiratory viruses become more prevalent, it is more important than ever to act proactively. And with cases on the rise, now is the time to get everyone vaccinated and help reduce infections.” It’s time to strengthen the health of our communities by contributing to “burdening our health care systems and protecting the most vulnerable among us.” ”
Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations protect everyone, but they are especially important for children and older adults. According to the CDC, nearly 90% of all influenza-related childhood deaths during the 2023-2024 influenza season were unvaccinated children. The CDC also warned that people 65 and older are at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu. This age group accounts for 70 to 85 percent of influenza-related deaths and 50 to 70 percent of influenza-related hospitalizations.
To learn more about the Community Resource Center and its classes, programs, and services that promote overall health and well-being, visit CommunityResourceCenterLA.org.
A complete schedule of all vaccine events is below.
Friday, September 13th | 10am – 4pm
Norwalk Community Resource Center
11721 Rosecrans Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650
Saturday, September 28th | 10am – 2pm
West LA Community Resource Center
11173 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
Friday, October 4th | 10am – 2pm
Lynwood Community Resource Center
3200 East Imperial Hwy., Linwood, CA 90262
Saturday, October 5 | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
El Monte Community Resource Center
3570 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, CA 91731
Monday, October 7th | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Long Beach Community Resource Center
5599 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805
Friday, October 11th | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
East LA Community Resource Center
4801 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Friday, November 8th | 10am – 2pm
Panorama City Community Resource Center
7868 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, CA 91402
About LA Care Health Plan
LA Care Health Plan is Los Angeles County’s largest health plan, serving more than one in four Angelenos. It is also the largest public program in the country. LA Care offers four health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, LA Care Covered™, LA Care Medicare Plus and PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan, all with a focus on accountability and responsiveness to our members. I am. As a public entity, LA Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care to low-income communities in LA County and support the safety net necessary to achieve that goal. LA Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion to improve health care across LA County. Follow us for more information ×Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.
About Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization fully funded by Blue Shield of California and offers Medi-Cal. Led by healthcare professionals with a “members first” philosophy, we build a network of quality healthcare providers and partner with community organizations for more than 530,000 members across Los Angeles and San Diego counties. I am committed to doing so. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise. For more information about Blue Shield of California, visit news.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn. Twitteror Facebook.
Media contact:
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Olga Gallardo – (323) 537-6364
[email protected]
LA Care Health Plan
Penny Griego – (310) 613-8309
[email protected]
Source: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
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