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SEASONAL FLU UPDATE 2009
November 20, 2009
Limited Supply of Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Now Available For Ages 3 to 18 Years Only
The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District has announced they now have a limited supply of seasonal flu vaccine for ages 3 to 18 years. Only those who are noninsured or underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccine) are eligible.
All visits are by appointment only at the Horne Road Clinic located at 1702 Horne Road. Please call 361-826-7238 for an appointment.
The Robstown Clinic, located at 710 East Main, will be accepting walk-ins as follows: Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information on the Robstown Clinic, call 361-767-5241.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10 administrative fee, Medicaid and CHIPS accepted with proper ID of coverage. The seasonal vaccine is subject to availability.
Archived update from
October 14, 2009
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Not Available
The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District has announced the seasonal flu vaccine is no longer available at the Horne Road Immunizations Clinic and the Robstown Health Center. The Health District has run out of their seasonal flu supply.
Although during regular flu season the age group at risk for seasonal flu are the elderly, it is recommended that all ages over 6 months of age receive the vaccine.
Health officials advise anyone who is still in need of the seasonal flu vaccine to check with their medical provider, clinic or any of the local pharmacies who still have it available.
Flu Surveillance:
Click here to view Nueces County Flu Surveillance Reports as of the week of November 8, 2009 to November 14, 2009.
Click here to view Nueces County Flu Like Illness Surveillance Reports as of the week of November 8, 2009 to November 14, 2009.
Last page update November 20, 2009
