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Flu Shots Offered For Residents Throughout Austin
The City of Austin encourages residents to receive their flu shots amid the pandemic, and offers resources on finding locations near you.
AUSTIN, TX—The City of Austin encourages its residents to get their flu shots this season as the best way to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu. Amid the pandemic, there perhaps has never been a more important time to protect yourself against the flu, and below you'll find information making it easy to find where to get vaccinations for you and the entire family.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older get vaccinated. Throughout Austin, flu vaccinations will be offered at various locations, including doctors' offices, clinics, health departments, retail stores, pharmacies, health centers, and through many employers and schools.
Visit VaccineFinder.org to find locations near you. For uninsured adults or children who are uninsured or Medicaid recipients, contact Austin Public Health’s Shots for Tots/Big Shots appointment line at 512-972-5520. For more information, visit AustinTexas.gov/Immunizations.
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