ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Colder weather is around the corner, which means so is flu season.
For those interested, UNM Health is hosting multiple flu shot clinics for adults or children over six months old.
“The flu virus keeps changing,” commented Meghan Brett, MD. “This year’s flu is different from last year. Also, the flu vaccine only lasts through one season. So, it’s important to get vaccinated every year. It’s recommended that you get vaccinated in September or October because that will last you through flu season.”
There will be eight clinics hosted over the next month. See details for each event below:
October 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (In-clinic at 4808 McMahon NW, 87114)
October 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Drive-thru at Del Norte High/5323 Montgomery NE, 87110)
October 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (In-clinic at 306 San Pedro SE, 87108)
(Only 18+) October 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (In-clinic at 300 Cornell Drive SE, Building 73, Plaza Level)
October 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Drive-thru at 1302 Lomas NE, 87102)
October 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Drive-thru at 3001 Broadmoor NE, Rio Rancho, 87144)
October 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Drive-thru at Cibola High/1510 Ellison NW, 87114)
November 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Drive up at Carrie Tingley Hospital/1127 University NE, 87102)
“Some people may feel crummy for seven days, but other people have much more serious effects from flu,” Brett stated. “That could include hospitalization, being on a breathing machine and even death. It’s very important that people get vaccinated, particularly those who have underlying health conditions.”
You will not need payment or documentation to get a shot.
