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 staying current 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. 

• FLU: Seasonal flu vaccinations are available in Sonoma County starting in August. WCHC recommends every eligible person 6-months and older get this annually. See below for additional information and click here for additional information from the CDC. 

• COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Protection decreases over time, so even if you have gotten vaccinations in the past, you should get the newest one. These should be available at pharmacies starting mid-September. Please click here for additional information from the CDC. 

• 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 (only available at pharmacies). This is NOT an annual vaccine; recommendation is for a single vaccine in folks 75+ (or 60+ with increased risk of serious disease). Please click here for additional information from the CDC.

All patients should receive their flu vaccines at their local pharmacy whenever possible. The following local pharmacies will be offering flu shots: Sebastopol Family Pharmacy, Lark Drugs, Forestville Pharmacy, and many others. 

Each pharmacy has different age limits (some as low as 3 years old), so please check with your pharmacy. 

High dose flu shots, recommended for people 65 and older, will only be available at pharmacies. 

WCHC will provide vaccines in our health centers for anyone who cannot be seen in a pharmacy (typically young children and people without insurance). Please call your health center to schedule an appointment (click on your health center below for contact information).

We are committed to our young patients getting all recommended vaccines. These can be done during any office visit. Please make an appointment for your young person and make sure they are all up to date.