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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep from getting the flu?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu shot. Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with certain chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease are at increased risk of serious flu-related complications.

Why do I have to get a flu vaccine every year?

The viruses that are most likely to affect people each flu season change from year to year.

Is the flu vaccine effective?

Yes, but it can vary from year to year among age and risk groups. Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of serious outcomes like hospitalizations and death.

What types of flu vaccines are available?

Inactivated Vaccine
This vaccine contains a killed flu virus. It is approved for use in people 6 months and older, people with chronic medical conditions, and pregnant women.

Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
This nasal-spray flu vaccine is made with live, weakened flu viruses. The viruses in the nasal spray vaccine do not cause the flu, but may cause some nasal congestion.

How safe is the vaccine?

The flu vaccine is safe, effective, and it does not cause the flu. People who have had severe reactions to a flu shot, have had Guillain-Barre Syndrome, are younger than 6 months, or are sick with a fever should talk to their doctor before getting their shot.

How is the flu different from COVID-19?

Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu viruses can cause mild to severe illness, including common signs and symptoms listed above. Other signs and symptoms of COVID-19, different from flu, may include change in or loss of taste or smell.

Typically, a person develops COVID-19 symptoms 5 days after being infected, but symptoms can appear as early as 2 days after infection or as late as 14 days after infection. In the other hand, a person develops flu symptoms anywhere from 1 to 4 days after infection.

While COVID-19 is preventable, there is currently no treatment for it. People who develop flu symptoms can be treated with antiviral drugs to relieve symptoms and complications.

El Paso Community Clinic – Westside
7380 Remcon, El Paso, TX 79912
Type: Walk-In
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

El Paso Community Clinic – Henderson
721 S. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79901
Type: Walk-In
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

El Paso Community Clinic – Northeast
9566 Railroad, El Paso, TX 79924
Type: Walk-In
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

El Paso Community Clinic – Lower Valley
9341 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79907
Type: Walk-In
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Be Ready Bash: Emergency
Preparedness Made Easy
5301 Salem Dr, El Paso, TX 79924
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Veterans Park
Date: Saturday, September 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

El Paso Zoo
4001 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Type: Drive-Thru
Location: Parking lot
Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ignite Medical Resorts
3421 Joe Battle Blvd, El Paso, TX 79936
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Ignite Medical Resorts
Date: Wednesday, September 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

El Paso County
301 Manny Martinez Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Type: Drive-Thru
Location: Tax Office Parking lot
Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

City Council
300 N. Campbell El Paso, Texas 79901
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Breezeway
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fabens High School
601 NE G Ave, Fabens, TX 79838
Type: Drive-Thru
Location: Outside in the parklot
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Northeast Command Center EPPD
9600 Dyer St.
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Community Room
Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tornillo High School
430 Oil Mill Dr, Tornillo, TX 79853
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Tornillo ISD
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ambrosio Nursing Home
9650 Kenworthy St, El Paso, TX 79924
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
Date: Friday, September 19
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wellness and Health Event
114 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Type: Walk-Up
Location: San Jacinto Plaza
Date: Saturday, September 20
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bordeland Heroes
501 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79901
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Main Library
Date: Saturday, September 20
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

EP County Courthouse
500 E. Overland, El Paso, TX 79901
Type: Walk-Up
Location: 3rd floor of building
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

San Elizario ISD
13981 Socorro Rd, San Elizario, TX 79849
Type: Walk-Up
Location: School Cafeteria
Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

El Paso Health Wellness Event
6101 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79925
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Bassett Place Entrance
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kelly Food Bank
915 N Florence St, El Paso, TX 79902
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Front entrance
Date: Tuesday, September 30
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pebble Hills Regional Command EPPD
10780 Pebble Hills STE A, El Paso, TX 79935
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Community Room
Date: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

YISD
9600 Sims Dr, El Paso, TX 79925
Type: Drive-Thru
Location: YISD Central Office
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Consulado de Mexico
910 E. San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Parking lot
Date: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Upper East Side Regional Command EPPD
14301 Pebble Hills El Paso TX 79938
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Community Room
Date: Friday, October 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fire Fest
5301 Salem Dr, El Paso, TX 79924
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Veterans Park
Date: Saturday, October 11
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Chalk the block
Outside Downtown
Type: Walk-Up
Date: Saturday, October 11
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pebble Hills Regional Command EPPD
10780 Pebble Hills STE A, El Paso, TX 79935
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Community Room
Date: Tuesday, October 14
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ESD Station 1
14151 Nunda Ave, 79928
Type: Drive-Thru
Location: Parking area
Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Teentober
Judge Marquez Library – 610 N Yarbrough
Type: Walk-Up
Location: TBA
Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

HOPE: Opportunity Center
1208 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Type: Walk-Up
Location: Booth Outside (Parking lot)
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Horizon Headquarters
13361 Paseo del Este, El Paso, TX 79928
Type: Walk-Up
Location: HCPD Mobile (Inside)
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Dia De los Muertos
201 E Franklin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Type: Walk-Up
Location: TBA
Date: Tuesday, November 11
Time: TBA

FREE flu shots for everyone 6 months and older!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep from getting the flu?

Why do I have to get a flu vaccine every year?

Is the flu vaccine effective?

What types of flu vaccines are available?

How safe is the vaccine?

How is the flu different from COVID-19?

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