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.

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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.

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
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

El Paso Community Clinic – Henderson
721 S. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79901
Type: Walk-In
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

El Paso Community Clinic – Northeast
9566 Railroad, El Paso, TX 79924
Type: Walk-In
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

El Paso Community Clinic – Lower Valley
9341 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79907
Type: Walk-In
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

El Paso Community Clinic – Medical Center of the Americas
4240 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79905
Type: Walk-In
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed During Lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

 
 
 
 

Be POWERflu Pop-Up/Community Events

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

Anthony ISD
610 S 6th St, Anthony, TX 79821
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 5 PM

Be Ready Bash
Eastwood Park (Album Park), 3110 Parkwood St, El Paso, TX 79925
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM

Kelly Food Bank
915 N Florence St, El Paso, TX 79902
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM

Bill Childress Elementary School-Canutillo ISD
7700 Cap Carter Rd, Vinton, TX 79821
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM

El Paso County Courthouse
500 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM

Fabens ISD Drive Thru
601 NE G Ave, Fabens, TX 79838
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 2 PM - 6 PM

Ysleta ISD Drive Thru
9600 Sims Dr, El Paso, TX 79925
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM

Bassett Place
6101 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79925
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM

City Hall
300 N. Campbell El Paso, Texas 79901
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM

Southwest UniversitySouthwest University
6101 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79925
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 12 PM - 6 PM

National Night Out
13741 Town Center, Horizon City, TX 79928
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 9 PM

FireFest 2026
Veterans Park - 5301 Salen Dr., El Paso Texas 79924
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2026
Time: 12 PM - 6 PM

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