Austin, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH) is hosting a walk-up flu shot event on Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 AM to 12 PM at the Southeast Branch Library, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Road.
The event will distribute approximately 200 flu shots, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with priority for those who are uninsured.
APH is encouraging those who have insurance to visit VaccineFinder.org to find a location near them offering flu shots.
“This year it is more important than ever to get your flu shot,” said APH Director Stephanie Hayden. “Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and our community.”
The Oct. 24 event will be the first of two flu shot events, with the second operating as a drive-thru event on Nov. 7, 9 AM to 2 PM at the Travis County Expo Center, which will distribute approximately 600 flu shots. Both events are serving as practice for distributing a future COVID-19 vaccine.
“We have begun planning for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and these flu shot events will help us understand the processes we need to have in place to ensure successful rapid distribution,” said Dr. Mark Escott, Interim Austin-Travis County Health Authority.
Everyone six months of age and older should get a flu shot every year. In addition to your annual flu shot, you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy by following these simple steps:
Wash your hands often
Cough and sneeze into your elbow or tissue
Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth
Avoid others who are sick
Stay home if you are sick
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects
Wear a mask and social distance in public
COVID-19 Testing Site Closures
The Southeast Branch Library COVID-19 neighborhood testing site will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 24 to accommodate the flu shot distribution.
On Saturday, Nov. 7 all neighborhood testing sites will be closed (Givens Recreation Center, Little Walnut Creek Branch Library, Montopolis Recreation Center, and Southeast Branch Library).
For both dates, drive-thru testing options will still be available.
For additional flu information and updates, visit www.AustinTexas.gov/Flu.
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