Mexicans residing in Houston can visit the Consulate General of Mexico on February 24 and 25 to participate in a special, completely free influenza vaccination campaign.

Through an Instagram post, the consulate detailed that medical insurance is not required, nor is an appointment necessary. quote.

“The goal is to eliminate economic and administrative barriers to facilitate access to immunization,” reads the post, which also highlights that there will be guidance in Spanish.

How to get vaccinated against the flu for free if you are Mexican in Houston

The vaccination drive will be available this Tuesday and Wednesday at 3200 Rogerdale Road, between 9:00 and 11:00 am

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) urges all Mexicans in Houston to participate in the drive, emphasizing that flu vaccination is essential every year to prevent hospitalizations, health complications, and deaths.

These are the groups most vulnerable to the flu and who must be vaccinated:

Why it is essential to get vaccinated against the flu every year

According to the team of medical experts at Mayo Clinic, the flu or influenza virus changes rapidly, which increases the possibility that the vaccine may not continue to protect against symptoms after 10 to 12 months.

“New flu vaccines are released every year to keep up with rapidly changing flu viruses (…) When you get a vaccine, your immune system makes antibodies to protect you from the viruses in the vaccine,” the website explains.

For babies and children, from 6 months to 8 years old, they may receive the vaccine in two doses the first time, with an interval of at least four weeks. “After that, they can get the single annual dose of this vaccine,” Mayo Clinic clarifies.