Harris County Precinct 4 is expanding access to flu protection this season as Commissioner Lesley Briones, in partnership with Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Harris Health, offers free flu vaccinations for children and adults at multiple community centers. With a new flu variant circulating and the busy holiday travel season approaching, officials are urging residents to get vaccinated as early as possible.

Health experts warn that the flu spreads more easily in colder months and during gatherings, with complications posing serious risks for young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and people with chronic health conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths nationwide each year. Seasonal vaccination remains the most effective protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and long-term complications.

Commissioner Briones has also launched new bilingual public service announcements emphasizing that an annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce personal and community risk. The PSAs, available in English and Spanish, encourage families to take advantage of the free vaccine opportunities across the precinct.

Through these efforts, Commissioner Briones is expanding access to high-quality, preventive healthcare and ensuring families can protect themselves and their loved ones throughout the holidays and winter season.

Residents can register online or call 832-927-7350 for appointments. Free vaccine events will take place throughout November and December at the following locations:

HCPH Wellness Clinic
November 25, December 9 & 23
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Bayland Community Center
6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074

Harris Health Children’s Immunizations
November 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Radack Community Center
18650 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084

HCPH Wellness Clinic
November 26 & December 12, 10 a.m.–Noon
December 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Burnett Bayland Community Center
6026 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77081

HCPH COVID, Flu, RSV Clinic
December 9, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Bayland Community Center
6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074

Harris Health Children’s Immunizations
December 16, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Radack Community Center
18650 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084

HCPH Flu Immunizations
December 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tracey Gee Community Center
3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, TX 77042

Officials encourage the public to share the PSA messages to help raise awareness as the region prepares for what could be a more severe flu season.