Local pharmacies to offer inexpensive flu shots soon

Four local drug stores are offering inexpensive flu shots, starting early next month.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends annual flu shots, particularly for people older than 50, health-care providers, or those suffering from diabetes, asthma or heart disease.

The following CVS/ pharmacy locations will be offering flu shots. The minimum age for all locations is 18.

1150 Baker St., Costa Mesa (714) 662-7517 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 3

Noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 20

2701 Harbor Blvd., Bldg. B, Costa Mesa (714) 438-1110 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 6

3 to 7 p.m., Oct. 30

1835 Newport Blvd. #C, Costa Mesa (949) 722-1750

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 10

3 to 7 p.m., Oct. 25

2521 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach (949) 717-6642

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 5

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 27

— Sue Thoensen