Immunization & Flu information
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Where To Get a Flu Vaccine
The following resources may be used to find a vaccine clinic near you:
- Contact your health-care provider
- Texas DSHS Health Service Regional Offices
- Texas Local Health Departments Offices
- Watch for advertisements in your local newspaper or clinics at community centers, churches, office parks, shopping malls, grocery store pharmacies, national pharmacy stores, etc.
More information: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/flu.shtm
FLU SEASON IS HERE. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO.
STAY INFORMED
TexasFlu.org is the DSHS site for flu information in Texas. Bookmark it. Dial 2-1-1 for flu information and vaccination locations or use the Vaccine Locator to find out about vaccine availability in your area.
GET VACCINATED
Get a flu vaccination now. It’s the best way to protect yourself and others.
STOP THE SPREAD
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Stay home if you’re sick. Have a plan to care for sick family members at home.
Texas School & Child-Care Facility Immunization Requirements
Texas school and child-care facility immunization requirements are determined by the state legislature and set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency.
Maintaining adequate immunization rates in schools is critical to preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring the health of Texas children.
Contact Information
Phone: (800) 252-9152
Fax: (512) 776-7544
See the school compliance contact page for additional contact information.
Important News and Updates
2016-2017 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students in Grades K-12
The 2016-2017 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students in Grades K-12are now available. NOTE: The requirement chart reflects revisions made to 25 TAC §§97.61-97.72. These revisions take effect on July 28, 2016.
2016-2017 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Child-Care Facilities
The 2016-2017 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Child-Care Facilities are now available.
Flu Vaccination Information Required on Public School Websites
In 2007, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill No. 1059, also known as the Emily Lastinger Act, which requires all public school districts to post immunization information prominently on the school district's website, if the district has one.
Read more in the Influenza Letter to Schools, February 2016 (PDF, 114KB).
More information: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/