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Free Flu Shots in Austin

By Shay Hargus Webb

Real Estate Agent with Austin Avenue Real Estate Company

September 13, 2013 05:45 AM

Free Flu Shots in Austin

As the seasons change, the opportunity to get sick increases. It doesn't matter whether you're a baby or one of the elderly, chances are good that the changing weather will somehow affect you. Currently, Travis County is providing free flu shots in Austin for both those residents who are either under-insured or have no insurance at all.

Any resident at least six months of age is eligible for free flu shots in Austin. Medicare recipients are also welcome to attend a free shot clinic. Just make sure you bring your Medicare card with you. Since no one can predict exactly when the flu will hit, the sooner you schedule your shot, the better off you'll be. Typically, the Austin area sees an increase in the onset of flu between October and May. However, it came four weeks earlier than normal last year.

Free Flu Shots in Austin by Appointment

September 21 - Virginia Brown Recreation Center (7500 Blessing Ave), 9am to 2pm
September 28 - South Austin Neighborhood Center (2508 Durwood St), 9am to 2pm
October 1 - Rosewood Zaragosa Neighborhood Center (2800 Webberville), 3pm to 7pm

Free Flu Shots in Austin Area, No Appointment Needed

October 5 - Allison Elementary (515 Vargas Rd), 10am to 1pm
October 7 - East Rural Community Center (600 W Carrie Ln, Manor, TX), 8:30am to 11am
October 15 - South Rural Community Center (3518 FM 973 S, Del Valle, TX), 9am to 11am
October 23 - Travis County Community Center (18649 FM 1431 #10A, Jonestown, TX), 10am to 12pm
October 26 - Reagan High School (7104 Berkman Dr), 9:30am to 3pm

All flu shots are provided absolutely free of charge. However, a $10 donation is suggested to help continue to fund the program. Besides the free flu shots in Austin, you can help prevent spreading the flu to others by washing your hands often, covering your mouth with your shirt or sleeve (not your hands) when you sneeze or cough, keep your hands away from your face, nose, eyes and mouth and stay home from work or school until you are better.

To find out more about getting one of the free flu shots in Austin, please call 211, 311, (510) 972-5520 or visit the Austin Health and Human Services Department's website. Keep your family and loved ones safe this flu season. Get your free flu shot now.