flu shot Archives - Oakland North

Oakland flu vaccinations get off to a slow start

By Manish Khanal | October 27, 2020 |

Woman receives a vaccine in her arm.

In Oakland, several healthcare providers are reporting that, at the current pace, they’ll likely vaccinate fewer patients than last year.

On the front lines of flu season

By Rosa Furneaux | October 24, 2016 |

Kate Holbrook prepares Nkem Nezemekelsih, a pupil at Cleveland Elementary School, for her flu shot as part of Shoo the Flu's vaccination campaign. Photo by Rosa Furneaux.

School-based flu vaccination program Shoo the Flu hopes to safeguard the community by administering flu shots to Oakland’s children.