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H1N1 Flu Vaccines | Brazosport Regional Health System is gearing up for their annual FREE flu shot immunization clinics for southern Brazoria County. Each year, approximately 5%-20% of U.S. residents contract the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized. An annual flu shot is the best way to reduce the chances of acquiring the virus.
This Fall, Brazosport Regional will be offering two flu immunizations days. The immunizations will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and all participants must be 18 years of age or older. There will be a limited amount of vaccine; therefore, arriving during scheduled hours does not guarantee availability of the vaccine. The first flu shot clinic will be:
Freeport Flu Shot Clinic
When: Wednesday, October 19 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: St. Mary's Catholic Church
1019 West 6th St.
Freeport, TX 77541
Lake Jackson Flu Shot Clinic
When: Thursday, October 20 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Lake Jackson Civic Center
333 Highway 332
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Brazoria Flu Shot Clinic
When: Friday, October 28 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Brazosport Regional Family Medicine Center
1525 N. Brooks St.
Brazoria, TX 77422
Although everyone is welcome, people at high risk are priority. High risk people include:
- Any adult 65 years or older
- Health care workers
- Adults with chronic or immunocompromised conditions
- Pregnant women. Pregnant women must have a written note from their obstetrician to receive a flu shot.
Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness with symptoms like high fever, chills, dry cough, headache, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, fatigue, and muscle aches. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine which protects you from getting sick or can make your illness milder. If you think you have the flu, tell your supervisor and stay home, except to get medical care.
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