It’s that time of year again...
Dear Faculty and Staff,
It’s mid-October. And while the holiday season is fast approaching, another season has already begun: flu season.
Why should I get a flu shot?
According to health and medical experts, the 2021-2022 influenza (flu) season could be much worse than it was in 2020-2021. However, like every flu season, the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones this year is to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
While COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are helping us finally turn the corner in this pandemic, they do not protect us against the flu, as they are different viruses. That’s why getting vaccinated against both COVID-19 and the flu should be the top two things on your to-do list this month.
Where can I get a flu shot?
All UTRGV benefits eligible employees can get a flu shot for FREE by calling for an appointment or walking in at the following locations:
UT Health RGV Employee Health (Edinburg)
Research Education Building (EREBL) 1st floor, Suite #58
1214 W. Schunior St.
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 296-1731
UT Health RGV Multispecialty/Employee Health (Harlingen)
2106 Treasure Hills Blvd. #1.326
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 296-1519
UT Health RGV Student Health (Brownsville) *
Cortez Hall, Suite 237
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 882-3896
V Express Care by UT Health RGV at H-E-B plus! (Brownsville)
2155 Paredes Line Rd.
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 296-2925
V Express Care by UT Health RGV at H-E-B plus! (Mission)
2409 East Expressway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 296-2935
Please have your insurance card available at check-in.
* In Brownsville, flu shots are available to all UTRGV employees, active students, and their enrolled dependents.
Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot at the same time?
Yes! Both influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines — including boosters — can be administered at the same visit without regard to timing, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP).
For more on the flu and vaccines, visit the CDC’s FAQs about the 2021-2022 flu season.