Galveston County Offers Free Flu Shots

GALVESTON, TX — The flu epidemic has prompted the Galveston County Health District to offer free flu shots to the public.

The health district began offering the free shots on Monday at the Galveston County Health District Clinic in Texas City, and at the Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department, and will offer the free flu shots at various locations in Galveston County this week.

So far this flu season, 1,017 confirmed cases of the flu have been reported to Galveston County Health District officials, compared to just 138 during the same period last season.

Tuesday
8 a.m.-7 p.m.: Galveston County Health District Immunization Clinic, 9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B-104, Texas City
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, 1100 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood

Wednesday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Galveston County Health District Immunization Clinic, 9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B-104, Texas City
11 a.m.-4 p.m.: His Touch Worship Center, 2371 E Bay Shore Drive, San Leon

Thursday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.:Galveston County Health District Immunization Clinic, 9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B-104, Texas City

Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.:Galveston County Health District Immunization Clinic, 9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B-104, Texas City
1 p.m.-5 p.m.: Santa Fe ISD Administration Building, 4133 Warpath Avenue, Santa Fe.

Flu vaccines will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the following locations. Priority for the limited supply will be given to people without insurance and those who can not afford the shot.

People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms that usually start suddenly, not gradually:

• Fever* or feeling feverish/chills
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue (very tired)
• Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in young children than in adults.

To learn more about the flu and preventive measures to take at home, click here.

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