Salinas Valley Health is holding four free, no-appointment-needed flu vaccine clinics around the county this October, courtesy of its Mobile Clinic team. Here’s where to find them:
Soledad — Wednesday, October 7, 4:00–7:00pm
Main Street Middle School, 441 Main Street, Soledad, CA 93960
Gonzales — Saturday, October 10, 11:00am–2:00pm
Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center, 850 5th Street, Gonzales, CA 93926
Salinas — Monday, October 19, 4:00–7:00pm
Alisal High School, 777 Williams Road, Salinas, CA 93905
Castroville — Sunday, October 25, 12:00–3:00pm
Castroville Elementary School, 11161 Merritt Street, Castroville, CA 95012
This stop also includes a health fair with additional community resources.
No appointment or insurance is required, and clinics are offered bilingually in English and Spanish. Questions? Call Salinas Valley Health’s Health Promotion Department at 831-759-1890.
Why the flu shot matters for your family
Flu season typically ramps up in the fall and peaks in winter, and kids are among the groups hit hardest — young children have higher rates of flu-related hospitalizations than most adults, and flu spreads quickly through schools, daycares, and sports teams. Getting vaccinated each year (it’s recommended for everyone 6 months and older) doesn’t just lower your own family’s chances of getting sick — it helps protect grandparents, newborns, and other vulnerable family members who are more likely to develop serious complications. With four free, convenient clinics happening right here in Monterey County this month, there’s no need to wait for a pediatrician appointment to get your family covered before flu season peaks.
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