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It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot!

There will be limited vaccinations available for ALL community members - no insurance necessary

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Protect Yourself. Protect Others. Get a flu vaccine every year.

Virginia Garcia Cares About You.  It's hard to believe, but flu season is upon us and the best way to stay healthy is to get vaccinated for the flu. Virginia Garcia wants to help you stay healthy this season with free vaccinations at our clinics. No insurance is needed.

For more information, contact a clinic nearest you.

What is the difference between

Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?

Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis. Flu and COVID-19 share many characteristics, but there are some key differences between the two.

While more is learned every day, there is still a lot that is unknown about COVID-19 and the virus that causes it.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FLU AND COVID-19

  • Flu Clinic Schedule

    All Virginia Garcia primary care clinics will be offering free flu vaccinations in the coming weeks. Below is a schedule of these events and how you can schedule a time.

    Vaccinations are free to anyone wishing to receive one.

    You do not have to be a Virginia Garcia patient to receive a flu vaccination however an appointment is required.

    Appointments are available two weeks prior to the Saturday Flu Clinic. Contact the clinic directly to schedule your appointment.

Date Clinic location Event time Clinic Phone
Weekly, Every ThursdayNewberg Clinic
2251 E Hancock St.
Suite 103
Newberg, OR		3:30pm - 6pmAppointment required.
Call up to 2 weeks in advance to
schedule an appointment.
971-281-3000
Saturday, November 21Cornelius Wellness Center
1151 N. Adair St.
Cornelius, OR		10am-2pmAppointment required.
Call after November 7 for an appointment.
503-359-5564

Who
should
get
vaccinated?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone over six months of age to get a flu vaccine every fall, preferably by the end of October. An annual vaccination is necessary because the strains of influenza A and influenza B virus that can cause the seasonal flu mutate often and vary in their circulation every year.

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The Flu:
Signs &
Symptoms

Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. Common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share include:

-Fever or feeling feverish/chills
-Cough
-Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
-Fatigue (tiredness)
-Sore throat
-Runny or stuffy nose
-Muscle pain or body aches
-Headache
-Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults

Read More about the flu

Questions and Answers

Below are some commonly asked questions as well as a few resources to help you answer any concerns you may have about the flu vaccination.

The risk at a doctor’s office is very likely to be much less than the risk of going out to a supermarket or a crowded location. That’s because health care workers are vigilant about taking the appropriate precautions. Most documented COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred in gatherings where people were not adhering to standard precautions like mask wearing and social distancing. 

Experts say local pharmacies are also safe settings to get a flu shot.

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