Be Power Flu

FREE flu shots for everyone 6 months and older!

The City of El Paso offers various locations across the city making it convenient for you to get your free flu shot.

Free flu shots are available at no cost to those who qualify. Patient Questionnaire available at Be POWERflu events/clinics, but you can prepare by filling out and printing your patient questionnaire so you can take with you when you go get your flu shot.

For information regarding COVID-19, please see EPStrong.org

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Runny or Stuffy Nose

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.

Get your flu
shot today!

The City of El Paso offers various locations across the city making it convenient for you to get your free flu shot today.

Free flu shots are available at no cost for individuals 6 months. Patient Questionnaire available at Be POWERflu events, but you can prepare by filling out and printing your patient questionnaire so you can take with you when you go get your flu shot.

Be POWERflu City Community Clinics

6 months and older
No appointment or insurance needed.

El Paso Community Clinic – Westside
7380 Remcon, El Paso, TX 79912
Type – Walk-In
Tuesday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

El Paso Community Clinic – Henderson
721 S. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79901
Type – Walk-In
Tuesday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

El Paso Community Clinic – Northeast
9566 Railroad, El Paso, TX 79924
Type – Walk-In
Tuesday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

El Paso Community Clinic – Ysleta
110 S. Candelaria, El Paso, TX 79907
Type – Walk-In
Tuesday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 
 
 
 

Be POWERflu Temporary Station

For 6 months of age and older
No insurance or appointment needed.

Outlet Shoppes at El Paso
7051 S. Desert Blvd.
(Set up in front of Ann Taylor and next to Johnston and Murphy)
Type – Walk-In
Every Thursday - Saturday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 
 
 
 

Be POWERflu Pop-Up/Community Events

For 6 months of age and older
No insurance or appointment needed.

Chamizal Community Center
2119 Cypress, El Paso Texas 79905
Type – Walk-In
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

HHSC Benefits Renewal Event
9050 Viscount Blvd., Building A, Boardroom
Type – Walk-In
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Project Amistad Health Fair
3210 Dyer Street, El Paso, Texas 79930
Type – Drive-Thru
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Be PowerFlu Event in Partnership with YISD
YISD Headquarters – 9600 Sims Drive, El Paso, Texas 79925
Type – Drive-Thru
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Teentober
Judge Marquez Library – 610 N. Yarbrough
Type – Walk-In
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

ESD – 1 Station 1
14151 Nunda Ave., Horizon City, Texas 79928
Type – Walk-In
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

HOPE Event
915 Florence, El Paso Texas 79902
Type – Walk-In
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Cancers Survivors Event
Chamizal Community Center, 2119 Cypress Ave
Type – Walk-In
Friday, October 20, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Project Amistad Health Fair
3210 Dyer, El Paso Texas 79930
Type – Walk-Up
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Marathon Petroleum Annual Health Fair
601 Trowbridge Dr., El Paso Texas 79905
Type – Walk-In
Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Contribute to Your Community's Health

Early detection and early response are key to preventing the spread of the flu. Take just a few seconds to report how you’ve been feeling. It’s free and anonymous.

Report Your Symptoms

In Partnership With:

El Paso Fire Department Public Health Department