L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Health Plans Expand Free Vaccinations at Community Resource Centers to Include School-Required Vaccines
Health plans to host series of vaccination events throughout Los Angeles County, individuals vaccinated will receive a $20 grocery gift card, while supplies last
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today announced an expanded offering at their annual vaccine events, taking place in September and October, at their Community Resource Centers. In addition to providing flu vaccines, the events will have school-required vaccinations available – making it easier for families to meet these essential school requirements while helping prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
What's available this year:
- Flu
- DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
- Polio
- Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Varicella
**Vaccines are offered based on availability, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines, and insurance eligibility.
"Getting vaccinated is one of the simplest yet most impactful actions we can take to protect our families and communities," said Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of L.A. Care. "By offering convenient, walk-in access to flu, and school-required vaccines, we're ensuring greater protection and peace of mind for everyone as we head into the flu season."
Attendees who receive any of these vaccines, offered on a walk-in basis, will receive a $20 grocery gift card, while supplies last.
"We're proud to have a role in making it easier for students to get critical vaccinations by attending events at Community Resource Centers in their communities," said Jennifer Schirmer, vice president of Medi-Cal growth and community engagement for Blue Shield Promise. "This is another example of Blue Shield Promise's commitment to bringing health care directly to the communities where families work, live and go to school."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 2024–2025 U.S. flu season was rated "high severity" for all age groups, resulting in approximately 610,000 hospitalizations and 26,000 deaths nationwide. At least 216 pediatric deaths were recorded, surpassing the previous high of 207 reported during the 2023–2024 regular (non-pandemic) season. Experts continue to link these outcomes with declining vaccination rates, especially in children.
To learn more about the Community Resource Centers and the programming aimed at enhancing overall health and well-being, visit CommunityResourceCenterLA.org.
A full schedule of the vaccine events is below and linked here:
Saturday, Sept. 27 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Resource Center in South L.A.
5710 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Saturday, Oct. 11 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Resource Center in Wilmington
911 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744
Thursday, Oct. 16 | 1 – 5 p.m.
Community Resource Center in Palmdale
2072 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Resource Center in East L.A.
4801 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Friday, Oct. 24 | 1 - 5 p.m.
Community Resource Center in Panorama City
7868 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, CA 91402
Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Resource Center in Long Beach
5599 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805
About L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest health plan in Los Angeles County serving more than one of every four Angelenos. It is also the largest publicly operated plan in the country. L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Covered™, L.A. Care Medicare Plus and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan, all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care's mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County's low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more information, follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal. It is led by healthcare professionals with a "members-first" philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for about 580,000 members across Los Angeles and San Diego counties. It was rated 4 out of 5 in NCQA's Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2024. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise. For more news about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit promisenews.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn.
Media contacts:
L.A. Care Health Plan
Mayra Suarez
(408) 476-3512
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Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Juliane Matignas
(510) 607-2359
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SOURCE Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
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