Kaiser Permanente Urges Members to Obtain Free Flu Vaccinations

PANORAMA CITY, Calif., Dec. 4, 2019 — Kaiser Permanente is advising its members and the general public that the most effective prevention against contacting the flu is to get vaccinated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity in the U.S. is increasing and now is the time to get the flu vaccine.

At Panorama City Medical Center, flu shots for Kaiser Permanente members will be offered on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

Medical Offices 5 – 13651 Willard St., Panorama City, CA 91402

Medical Offices 6 – 13630 Willard St., Panorama City, CA 91402

Members in the Santa Clarita Valley can also receive flu shots on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at:

Santa Clarita Medical Offices 2 – 26877 Tourney Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355

“Every year, millions of people get the flu, and hundreds of thousands of individuals end up in the emergency room or hospitalized,” says Richard Silverstein, MD, assistant area medical director, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center. “It’s highly recommended that the most sensitive populations, which include the elderly, pregnant women, babies that are six months and older, along with those with chronic health conditions – get vaccinated, to protect their health and the health of those around them.”

Additionally, flu shots are available at all Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Area medical office locations, including North Hollywood, Mission Hills, and Santa Clarita on weekdays during regular business hours. Visit www.kp.org/flu for a complete list of clinic locations and hours, and for more information about preventing or treating the flu.

For a video debunking common flu myths, click here.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.3 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/

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