Adventist Health Bakersfield Offers Free Child Immunization Clinics in February

Clinics aim to address brutal flu season and serve uninsured and Medi-Cal patients

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:15pm

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Adventist Health Bakersfield is responding to a severe flu season by offering several free child immunization clinics throughout February. The clinics are open to children who either have no health insurance or are enrolled in Medi-Cal, as well as American-Indian and Alaskan Native children. The next clinic is scheduled for Monday, February 2nd from 9am to 2pm at the Food Maxx located on Ming Avenue, with seven more clinics planned for the month.

Why it matters

With flu season hitting hard, these free immunization clinics provide critical access to vaccinations for underserved children in the Bakersfield community who may not otherwise be able to afford or access them. Ensuring high childhood vaccination rates is key to protecting public health and preventing the spread of influenza.

The details

The free child immunization clinics offered by Adventist Health Bakersfield will take place at various locations throughout the month of February. No appointments are necessary, and the clinics are open to children who either have no health insurance or are enrolled in Medi-Cal, as well as American-Indian and Alaskan Native children.

The next clinic is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 from 9am to 2pm.
There are seven more clinics planned for the month of February 2026.

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