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Seasonal Flu (Influenza)

Flu (influenza) is a seasonal upper airway and lung infection that causes fever and a cough or sore throat. It is most common during the fall and winter months. Every year, about 2,000 New Yorkers die of seasonal flu and pneumonia, which can develop as a complication of the flu.

Trò chơi xổ số Việt NamVaccination is the best way to protect against the flu.

Trò chơi xổ số Việt NamAs the flu and COVID-19 will likely circulate at the same time this season, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. Although the flu vaccine will not prevent COVID-19, it will help decrease the risk of you and your family getting sick and needing flu-related medical care.



Be sure to call ahead to check for vaccine availability.

Flu Vaccination Events

There will be flu vaccination pop-up events throughout the city this season.

Vaccines at these sites are available to all New Yorkers, regardless of your immigration status or whether you have insurance. People who have insurance should bring their insurance cards. Some events will also offer COVID-19 testing, as noted below. No registration or appointments are necessary unless otherwise noted. See list of events below for more information.

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Upcoming Events

Bronx

  • December 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    Tremont United Methodist Church
    1951 Washington Avenue

  • December 15, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    New Covenant Community Development Corporation
    1175 Boston Road

  • December 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    Walker Memorial Baptist Church
    120 East 169th Street

  • December 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    Walker Memorial Baptist Church
    120 East 169th Street

Manhattan

  • December 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Harlem United, Willis Green Jr. Health Center
    123-125 W. 124th Street, 2nd Floor
    Note: COVID-19 testing will be available at this event.

  • December 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    First Spanish United Methodist Church
    163 East 111th Street
    Note: COVID-19 testing will be available at this event.

  • December 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    American Indian Community House
    39 Eldridge Street, 4th floor
    Note: COVID-19 testing will be available at this event.

  • December 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Ryan Health Center
    645 10th Avenue

More events will be scheduled throughout this flu season, so check back here to find one near you.

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If you are a health care provider, check out Health Department resources and information about how providers can best treat, report and vaccinate against the flu.

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