Oakland

60,000 Oakland Kids to Get Free Flu Vaccines

Oakland started its largest flu vaccination program for students on Wednesday.

According to the Oakland Tribune, the Alameda County health department will target 60,000 elementary schools students with free vaccines at 130 schools.

The Alameda County Health Department said most flu vaccines will be the nasal spray because it's more effective than shots.

The department has targeted pre-kindergarten through fifth-graders because they are major spreaders of the flu.

The department hopes to expand the vaccination program to other parts of the country.

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