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Seasonal Flu Vaccines

All Immunization sites are closed on the Second Friday of the Month.

Adult Flu Vaccines:  Flu shots are offered at the Orange County Health Department’s Central Health Center.

The shots are available on a first-come, first-serve walk-in basis:
Mon- Thurs: 7:30am - 11:30am, and 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Friday: 7:30am to 12:00pm

The cost of the flu shot is $28.00  Medicare is accepted.

Children's Flu Vaccines: Flu shots are offered for children under the age of 18 at the following locations:

• Central Health Center
• Eastside Health Center
• Winter Garden Health Center
• Southside Health Center

The shots are available on a first-come, first-serve walk-in basis:
Mon- Thurs: 7:30am - 11:30am, and 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Friday: 7:30am to 12:00pm

Flu shots are free for children under the age of 18

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• Seasonal flu vaccine does not protect against H1N1 (Swine) flu.
• It is important that people, particularly those who are at high risk of complications from the flu, receive a yearly flu shot. The reason for this is because influenza viruses continually change over time and every year the vaccine is updated to include the viruses that are most likely to circulate in the upcoming flu season.
• Despite what you may have heard, you can not get the flu from a flu shot.
• Follow four simple health habits to help keep you—and others healthy.
  • Wash Your Hands - Frequent hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick.
  • Avoid Close Contact- Avoid people who are sick.
  • Cover Your Cough and Sneeze - If you don’t have a tissue, cough and sneeze into your elbow to keep germs off your hands.
  • Stay Home When You’re Sick - Do not go to work, school, or travel when you’re sick. Don’t share your germs!

Who should get vaccinated this season?

In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. However, it is recommended by CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that certain people should get vaccinated each year. Most of these people are recommended for vaccination because they are at high risk of having serious flu complications or they live with or care for people at high risk for serious complications.

People recommended for seasonal influenza vaccination during the 2009-2010 season remains the same as the previous season:

• Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday
• Pregnant women
• People 50 years of age and older
• People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
• People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
• People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
  • Health care workers
  • Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
  • Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)