Here’s where you can get free flu and COVID shots at the same time in Sacramento County
Flu season is back and for the first time in several years, it’s coupled with limited COVID-19 requirements throughout California.
Every year around this time, the same question resurfaces: Can I get the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time? Yes, in fact many public health officials are encouraging you to do so as the new bivalent booster was made available Wednesday to young children.
While limited data exist on getting COVID-19 vaccines with other vaccinations like the flu shot, possible side affects are usually similar when vaccines are coupled.
In short: There’s no recommended wait period, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between a COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot.
Here’s what you need to know about where to get both the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine at Sacramento clinics and retail pharmacies around town:
Sacramento flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Sacramento County is offering flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines at its various clinics within the area, no appointment necessary.
Here’s where to get flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines in the Sacramento area, according to Sacramento County’s website, throughout the month of October:
SACRAMENTO
Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Loaves & Fishes - 1351 North C St., Sacramento
Friday, Oct. 21 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oak Park Community Center - 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Sacramento
Wednesday, Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Natomas Unified School District Service Center - 1931 Arena Blvd., Sacramento
Thursday, Oct. 27 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Robla School District Taylor Street Elementary - 4350 Taylor St., Sacramento
Friday, Oct. 28 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hagginwood Community Center - 3271 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento
COURTLAND
Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
River Delta Unified School District Bates Elementary School - 180 Primasing Ave., Courtland
CITRUS HEIGHTS
Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Citrus Heights Community Center - 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
CARMICHAEL
Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mission Oaks Community Center - 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael
RANCHO CORDOVA
Thursday, Oct. 20 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Folsom Cordova Unified School District Cordova High School - 2239 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
FOLSOM
Friday, Oct. 21 | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Folsom Cordova Unified School District Folsom High School - 1655 Iron Point Road, Folsom
Check Sacramento County’s adult and family flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic schedule for November dates.
Retail pharmacies offering flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines
Retail pharmacies scattered across the Sacramento area are offering flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines. Residents who get their free flu shot at Safeway, according to Safeway’s website, get 10% off a grocery bill of up to $200.
Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines can be scheduled at the same time on CVS Pharmacy’s website for both CVS Pharmacy and Target visits.
You can also schedule or walk-in at Rite Aid and Walgreens.
Pucci’s Pharmacy at 3257 Folsom Blvd. offers free walk-in flu shot appointments, according to Pucci Pharmacy’s website, with most insurances. Those looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine must schedule an appointment, but can also get a flu shot during the visit.
Town Pharmacy at 3403 Watt Ave. offers walk-in flu shot appointments. Those who are vaccinated at Town Pharmacy receive “15% off your over-the-counter purchase.”