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Dallas County Offers Free Flu Vaccine

Flu season is around the corner and Dallas County Health and Human Services is offering vaccines free of charge.

The vaccines are offered to both children and adults.

This year DCHHS is taking new measures to keep its citizens healthy after three children and 55 adults died from the flu last year in Dallas County.

Vaccinations for children area are available at any clinic, but adults must go to the first floor of the health department located at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway.

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and no appointments are needed.

DCHHS Medical Director Dr. Christopher Perkins encourages everyone to get the flu vaccine once a year.

“It is ideal to get a flu shot before the virus begins circulating in the community,” Perkins said in a news release. “However, if you haven’t received it, you still have time to get protected.”

Perkins also recommended frequent hand washing.

Although there have not been any flu-related deaths this year, DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson said this year more people are being tested for the flu.

For more details on how to prevent the spread of flu, visit the DCHHS website.

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