Immunizations

For adults this season, we are focused on three respiratory illnesses: Influenza (Flu), Covid-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).  

There are vaccines available for all three of these and WCHC strongly recommends you stay current on immunizations in order to keep yourself and our community as safe as possible. All these vaccines either are, or will be, available at local pharmacies. We will have limited supplies for those unable to get vaccines at the pharmacy.  

• Influenza (FLU): Seasonal flu vaccinations are available in Sonoma County starting in August. WCHC recommends every eligible person 6 months and older get this annually. High dose flu shots are recommended for people 65 and older. Please click here for additional information from the California Department of Public Health.  
  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/pages/immunization/influenza.aspx 

• Covid-19: The California Department of Public Health continues to recommend that everyone 6 months and older have access and the choice to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025-2026 season. Protection decreases over time, so even if you have gotten vaccinations in the past, we recommend the newest one. These should be available at pharmacies starting mid-September. Please click here for additional information from the California Department of Public Health. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Covid19Vaccines.aspx 

• RSV: During the past few years, we have seen an increase in serious respiratory illness in older adults from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). For this reason, we are recommending vaccination. This is NOT an annual vaccine; recommendation is for a single vaccine in folks 75+ (or 60+ with increased risk of serious disease). Additionally, the CDC recommends all babies be protected from severe RSV by one of two immunization options (maternal RSV vaccine given to the mother during pregnancy or an RSV antibody given to the baby). Please click here for additional information from the California Department of Public Health. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/RSV.aspx 

Adults and older children (typically 12 years and up) should receive their vaccines at a local pharmacy whenever possible. Each pharmacy has different age limits, so please check with your local pharmacy.  

Children 11 years old and younger can get vaccines at WCHC. Adults without insurance may also get vaccines at WCHC. Please call your health center to schedule an appointment (click on your health center below for contact information).