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Hundreds Get Free Flu Shots

Nevada County health officials are calling the downtown Grass Valley flu clinic a success. Hundreds of people turned out yesterday to get the free vaccines, just by filling out a consent form and waiting in a short line. Doctor Ken Cutler was overseeing the clinic, and was pleased…

Listen to Ken Cutler

Children can get the flu as well, and many parents brought their youngsters to get the shots. The Young family was well represented. Mom brought her two boys, 15 year-old Jacob, nine year-old Devin, and several other family members. Devin says the shot was okay…

Listen to Devin 1

So was it worth it?…

Listen to Devin 2

Cutler estimates about 400 people took part, and the wait time was no longer than a half-hour. The Youngs say it only took them about 10 minutes. Devin’s seven year-old cousin Tristan also got the shot, and knew why it was so important…

Listen to Tristan

There has been one flu-related death reported in Nevada County.

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