January 20, 2010

Free Seasonal Flu and Hepatitis A Vaccinations Available
Drive-thru Clinic at Six Flags Over Texas Opens Jan. 30

Who: Free seasonal flu and hepatitis A vaccinations for all Tarrant County residents age 19 and older

What: Drive-thru Clinic

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010

Where: Six Flags Over Texas, located at 2201 Road to Six Flags in Arlington 76011

Why: The Tarrant County Public Health Service has a limited supply of flu and hepatitis A vaccines and sponsoring a drive-thru clinic. Shots will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis to people age 19 years and older. Consent forms can be filled out in advance of arriving at the clinic to expedite the process.

Influenza is a contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. On average, 226,000 people are hospitalized every year and 36,000 die. Some people, such as infants, elderly and those with certain health conditions, can get much sicker and many elder people do not survive the disease.

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually spread by close personal contact and sometimes by eating food or drinking water containing HAV. Hepatitis A can cause a mild “flu-like” illness. Two doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended, with the second dose given no sooner than six months after the first dose.

Registration/Consent forms in English and Spanish are available below:

Influenza Vaccine Record

Immunization Registration Form

Influenza Vaccine_FAQs

Hepatitis Vaccine FAQs

EN ESPANOL

Influenza Vaccine Record

Immunization Registration Form

Influenza Vaccine_FAQs

Hepatitis Vaccine FAQs