Benefits of getting the COVID-19 and flu vaccines

With COVID-19 still around and flu season right around the corner, you’re probably wondering if it’s beneficial to get both the COVID-19 and flu vaccine. The answer is, YES! It’s important to do what you can to keep your immune system healthy and prevent getting sick. Here are five benefits of getting both vaccines:

• You avoid getting infected with COVID-19 and flu at the same time.
• It lowers the risk of hospitalization and death.
• It reduces doctors’ visits and sick days that cause you to miss work and school.
• Symptoms may be milder if you do get sick.
• Protects you and the people around you who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness.

The benefits of receiving both vaccines outweigh the risk of infection. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get vaccinated today!

• Receive your flu vaccine at one of our community-based health centers for Walk-in Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. No appointment needed.
• Individuals 12 and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St., Dallas, 75232 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Saturday. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Need more information?

You can call the Parkland COVID vaccine help line at 214-590-7000 for information about COVID-19 and flu vaccines. This help line is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday. Or visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov.