EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health, in partnership with the El Paso Fire Department, is hosting a free drive-thru flu vaccination clinic next week.
The event will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Dr.
The event is open to everyone ages 6 months and older, with no appointment or insurance required.
The first 200 participants to receive a flu shot will also get a special giveaway, the City said in a news release.
“Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat, and lungs and can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or even death,” the City said.
The City’s “Be POWERflu” prevention campaign is focused on reducing flu cases, preventing flu-related hospitalizations, and keeping the El Paso community healthy this flu season, the City said.
For more information about the Flu vaccine, you can click here.
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