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*Get Protected Against Both Flu and COVID-19 Ahead of the Holiday Season*

With seasonal flu activity increasing across the country, and LA County continuing to show possible signs of a winter COVID-19 surge, now is the best time to get protected against both illnesses. ?

Flu and COVID-19 are not the same virus, but both can cause severe illness and both have life-saving vaccines.??

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CDC recommends flu shots for ages 6 months and older. Updated ?bivalent? boosters are approved for children 5 years and older. Children an receive a booster two months after any previous booster or primary vaccination.

Go to vaccinatelacounty.com [ [link removed] ] or call 833-540-0473 between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm 7 days a week for assistance with appointments.

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*What to do if You Contract COVID-19*

No one wants to get COVID-19, but sometimes it still happens despite your best efforts. The important thing is to have a plan and know what to do if you test positive. Treatments are now available that are proven to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death? and they?re free. If you test positive for COVID-19, have a plan and act quickly to get a free treatment. Learn more about COVID-19 therapeutics here [ [link removed] ].

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Additional Resources

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has developed a wide array of documents, guidance documents, and resources for the workers, businesses, partners, and the general public on a variety of topics related to COVID-19, including:


* COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Community Resources [ [link removed] ]
* *Information for the Public *
* Masks [ [link removed] ]
* Travel [ [link removed] ]
* Reducing Risk [ [link removed] ]
* Public Settings [ [link removed] ]
* Sick? [ [link removed] ]
* Find a Test to Treat Site [ [link removed] ]
* Workers? Rights Pamphlet [ [link removed] ]
* Request an in-home vaccination appointment [ [link removed] ]

* *Best Practices for Businesses*
* Food and Beverage [ [link removed] ]
* Indoor Fitness [ [link removed] ]
* Large Events [ [link removed] ]
* Offices [ [link removed] ]
* Personal Care [ [link removed] ]

* Request a Mobile Vaccination Clinic [ [link removed] ]
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Always check with trusted sources for the latest accurate information about novel coronavirus:


* Los Angeles County Department of Public Health?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* California Department of Public Health?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?[link removed]- ncov/index.html [ [link removed] ]?Spanish?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* World Health Organization?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* LA County residents can also call 2-1-1

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The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting health equity and ensuring optimal health and well-being for all 10 million residents of Los Angeles County.

Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,500 employees and has an annual budget of $1.2 billion. To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, please visit?www.publichealth .lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ].

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