Get Ready For Flu Season

If you're the type to get the flu-shot, you may want to seek out the seasonal flu shot. The problem is that supply is short. Due to unexpected turn out times, the vaccination has been slow for release. You can still get them however at select places, but it is probably best to contact your health service provider first.

For H1N1, it has been recommended to wait the first round out. Supplies for this is extremely short and only those who are most vulnerable should receive it until supply increases later on.

To find locations to obtain the seasonal flu shot, a list of clinics is below.

Sacramento County clinics

• A drive-through clinic today, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Sears at 5901 Florin Road, Sacramento. The cost is $10.

• Free shots will be offered at the Robertson Community Center next Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3525 Norwood Ave., Sacramento.

• Free flu shots will be offered at the Pannell Center Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 2450 Meadowview Road, Sacramento.

Placer County clinics

There will be a $20 charge.

• Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Multipurpose Senior Center, 11577 E Ave., Auburn.

• Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville.

Other clinics

• Sutter VNA & Hospice is hosting a public clinic today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Carmichael Honda dealership, 6151 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights.

• Sacramento International Airport's clinics still have supplies. The clinics are open Monday through Friday, 7 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 7 to 11 a.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Weekend hours are subject to change. Call (916) 446-4449.

Retailers

Retail clinics charge around $30.

• Rite Aid still has shots; call ahead for appointments.

• Safeway had limited supplies Thursday. Call ahead because some pharmacies administer vaccines only at certain times.

• Most Walgreen's are out, and supplies will not be re-stocked.

• Raley's, Wal-Mart and Costco report being out of the seasonal vaccine.