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Get Flu Shots before the New Year!

Flu shots and other preventive visits are still worth scheduling in December, and community health centers can help patients use their benefits before they reset at the New Year. Patients with Medi‑Cal or limited income can usually get these services at low or no cost at non‑profit clinics such as Center for Family Health and Education and Priority Care Medical Group.

Get your flu shots and well being check up by one of our non-profit clinics. Schedule an appointment at any of our Southern California locations via Cffhae.org

Flu Shots and Winter Viruses

December starts off with National Influenza Vaccination Week, reminding people that it is not too late to get a flu shot before peak flu activity.

Flu vaccines may lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and missed work or school, especially for children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with conditions like asthma, heart disease, or diabetes.

Why Flu Shots Still Matter in December

Flu season often continues through winter, so getting vaccinated in December can still provide protection for the months ahead.

Even if you have not had a checkup all year, a quick flu shot visit can be a good way to reconnect with your primary care clinic and review other needed vaccines or refills.

Using Your Benefits Before Year‑End

Many health plans reset deductibles and visit limits on January 1, so December can be the last chance to use covered services like annual checkups, lab tests, and vaccinations for the year. For people with commercial insurance, this can mean scheduling visits and labs now—while deductibles are met—so there are fewer out‑of‑pocket surprises next year.

Options for Medi‑Cal and Uninsured Patients

Medi‑Cal generally covers flu shots, primary care visits, and many preventive services with minimal or no copays, making year‑end checkups affordable for low‑income patients. Call us to check your eligibility.

Community health centers like ours use sliding‑fee scales and state programs to ensure essential care is available even for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Getting Started: What to Schedule in December

Call your primary care clinic if you already have one, or call one of our locations to ask what you still qualify for this year: annual physical, chronic disease follow‑up (blood pressure, diabetes, asthma), Pap smear or women’s health visit, vaccinations, and any outstanding lab work.

References

CDC – National Influenza Vaccination Week (cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/index.htm)
CDC – Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine (cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm)
CDC – Flu & People with Chronic Conditions (cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/index.htm)
CDC – Who Needs a Flu Vaccine (cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm)
CDC – Flu Season (cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season.htm)
CDC – Vaccines for Adults: What You Need (cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/index.html)
Healthcare.gov – How Health Insurance Deductibles Work (healthcare.gov/glossary/deductible)
Covered California – Understanding Your Health Insurance (coveredca.com/learning-center)
California Department of Health Care Services – Medi-Cal Benefits (dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/WhatIsMedi-Cal.aspx)
California Department of Health Care Services – Preventive Services (dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/Benefits_PreventiveServices.aspx)
SHSMD – December National Health Observances (shsmd.org/resources/december-health-observances)
Baldwin Publishing – December Health Awareness Days (baldwinpublishing.com/blog-december-2025-health-awareness-days)

References

Pregnancy test: when to take, types & accuracy [Internet]. Cleveland Clinic. [cited 2023 Jan 18]. Available from: my.clevelandclinic.org/ health/articles/9703-pregnancy-tests
What’s an IUD insertion like? [Internet]. [cited 2023 Jan 18]. Available from: plannedparenthood.org/ learn/birth-control/iud/whats-an-iud-insertion-like

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