North Texans can access free flu shots across Dallas-Fort Worth this fall, with clinics offering vaccines on a first-come basis; check local schedules for details.

TEXAS, USA — North Texans looking for a free flu shot this fall have dozens of opportunities across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Texas Health Resources is partnering with community organizations to offer free flu vaccination clinics throughout North Texas, including events in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Denton, Plano, Mansfield, Cleburne, Granbury and other cities.



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The clinics do not require insurance or a copay, and the Texas Health schedules generally say vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Several of the schedules specifically state that adults and children ages 9 and older are eligible. 

The following are the upcoming clinics listed on Texas Health’s 2026 community schedules as of this writing:


Dallas

Oct. 6: Riverstation Apartments, 220 Stoneport Drive, 5-7 p.m.Oct. 17: Springs Fellowship Church, 10421 C.F. Hawn Freeway, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Oct. 24: Glen Oaks United Methodist Church, 4606 S. Polk St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Oct. 28: Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School, 7000 Holly Hill Drive, 8:30-10:30 a.m.Oct. 31: Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space, 1451 John West Road, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Nov. 14: Cornerstone Harvest Fest, 2815 S. Ervay St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Nov. 14: Dallas Public Library, 8333 Park Lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.


Fort Worth

Sept. 30: Union Gospel Mission, 1321 E. Lancaster Ave., 8-10 a.m.Oct. 2: Islamic Association of Tarrant County/Fort Worth Mosque, 4901 Diaz Ave., 3-5:30 p.m.Oct. 7: Community Enrichment Center, 6250 Northeast Loop 820, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Oct. 9: Bayt Al-Karim, 4500 Columbus Trail, 12:30-3:30 p.m.Oct. 18: First Saint John Cathedral, 2401 E. Berry St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Oct. 21: Meadowridge Church, 3400 Charleston Ave., 3-7 p.m.Oct. 22: Union Gospel Mission, 1321 E. Lancaster Ave., 7-11 a.m.Oct. 29: Diamond Hill Community Center, 1700 NW 37th St., noon-2 p.m.


Other Fort Worth-area clinics

Oct. 4: Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 7200 Robertson Road, Fort Worth, 10 a.m.-noon.Oct. 6: First Baptist Church-Benbrook, 1015 McKinley St., Benbrook, 4-6 p.m.Oct. 8: Lighthouse Food Pantry, 7200 Robertson Road, Fort Worth, 3:30-6 p.m.Oct. 10: Meadowbrook-Poly United Methodist Church, 3900 Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, 10 a.m.-noon.Oct. 11: South Hills Christian Church, 3200 Bilglade Road, Fort Worth, 10 a.m.-noon.Oct. 17: Holy Family Catholic Church, 6150 Pershing Ave., Fort Worth, 10 a.m.-noon.Oct. 24: Church at Philadelphia, 4716 Wichita St., Fort Worth, 10 a.m.-noon.Oct. 26: Grace Temple SDA Church, 4200 E. Berry St., Fort Worth, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Fort Worth flyer lists Cheryl Mart, MSN, RN, Faith Community Nursing Program Manager, as the contact for more information at cherylmart@texashealth.org.


Arlington

Oct. 6: Shadow Brook Apartments, 2020 S. Cooper St., 4-6:30 p.m.Oct. 16: Bob Duncan Health Fair, 2800 S. Center St., 4-7 p.m.Oct. 21: East Library and Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave., 4:30-6:30 p.m.Oct. 25: St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 2045 SE Green Oaks Blvd., 5-7 p.m.


Mansfield

Oct. 3: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1188 W. Broad St., Suite 500.Nov. 7: RCCG Lighthouse of the Nations, 711 E. Broad St., 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Editor’s note: The Texas Health flyer appears to contain a time typo for the Oct. 3 Mansfield event, listing the hours as “9:00pm-3:00pm.” The correct time should be confirmed with Texas Health before publication.


Grand Prairie

Oct. 4: RCCG House on the Rock, 4437 Matthew Road, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.


Euless

Oct. 20: Ash Lane United Methodist Church, 1001 W. Ash Lane, 3-6 p.m.


Hurst

Oct. 24: St. Phillip Presbyterian Church, 745 W. Pipeline Road, 1-4 p.m.


Keller

Oct. 24: Christ’s Haven Fall Festival, 4200 Keller Haslet Road, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.


Irving

Oct. 8: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2505 W. Northgate Drive, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Oct. 16: Islamic Center of Irving, 2555 Esters Road, 3-5 p.m.


Denton

Oct. 4: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St., 9-11 a.m.Oct. 6: Pink for Prevention Event, Denton County Courthouse Amphitheater, 1 Courthouse Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Oct. 10: Morse Street Baptist Church, 921 Morse St., 10:00 a.m.-2:00 pm,Nov. 7: Southmont Baptist Church, 2801 Pennsylvania Drive, 9 a.m.-noon.


Plano

Oct. 11: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 920 14th St., 10 a.m.-noon.Oct. 17: Islamic Association of Collin County, 6401 Independence Parkway, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.


Allen

Oct. 9: Islamic Association of Allen, 909 Allen Central Drive, 12:30-3:30 p.m.


Flower Mound

Oct. 2: Islamic Association of Lewisville/Flower Mound, 3430 Peters Colony Road, 12:30-3:30 p.m.


Lewisville

Oct. 24: Westside Baptist Church, 900 Bellaire Blvd., 8-10:30 a.m.


Carrollton

Oct. 23: Madinah Masjid of Carrollton, 2180 Old Denton Road, 12:30-3:30 p.m.


Frisco

Oct. 30: Islamic Center of Frisco, 11137 Frisco St., 12:30-3:30 p.m.


Richardson

Oct. 11: Impact Church DFW, 2121 N. Glenville Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.


Mesquite

Oct. 3: The Crossing Baptist Church, 1060 Clay Mathis Road, 8:30-10:30 a.m.Oct. 25: RCCG Living Word Parish Mesquite, 2154 Motley Drive, 12:30-2:30 p.m.


Garland

Oct. 4: The Light of the World Church, 2929 S. First St., 12:30-3:30 p.m.Nov. 7: Ethiopian Evangelical Believers Church, 3001 Saturn Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.


Royse City

Oct. 10: The Good Place – Royse City Methodist Church, 200 Plum St., 9 a.m.-noon.


Kaufman

Oct. 17: Kaufman Harvest Fest, 209 S. Washington St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Oct. 21: First Baptist Church Kaufman, 2000 W. Fair St., 7 a.m.-noon.


Terrell

Nov. 1: RCCG Living Word Forney, 8485 Michael Talty Ave., 12:30-2:30 p.m.


Bridgeport

Oct. 19: Bridgeport High School, 1 Maroon Drive, 6:30-8 p.m.


Princeton

Nov. 14: Your Community Church, 7011 FM 546, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.


Decatur

Dec. 5: Wise Gives Community Event, 901 Medical Center Drive, 9 a.m.-noon.


Cleburne

Oct. 4: First United Methodist Church, 1300 W. Westhill Drive, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Oct. 6: Santa Fe Elementary, 1601 Henderson St., 4:30-6 p.m.Oct. 7: Hope Church, 2125 N. Nolan River Road, 5:30-7:30 p.m.


Stephenville

Sept. 30: First United Methodist Church, 422 W. Washington St., 4:30-6:30 p.m.


Dublin

Oct. 1: Food Pantry First Baptist, 220 E. Live Oak St., 3-6 p.m.Oct. 2: ABF Food Packing Plant, 8758 S. U.S. 377, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.


Granbury

Oct. 8: Granbury Helens Food Pantry, 2723 Maplewood St., 1-5 p.m.Oct. 11: Mansfield St. Jude Catholic, 2723 Maplewood St., 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


Understanding the flu

The flu is a virus that affects the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It spreads from person to person, and Texas Health recommends getting a flu vaccine every year and practicing frequent handwashing to help prevent infection.

Flu symptoms typically begin one to four days after someone is infected. Common symptoms include:

Suddenly feeling very sickFever and chillsCough and sore throatRunny or stuffy noseBody achesHeadacheFatigueVomiting and diarrhea, which are more common in young children

People can spread the flu during the first three to four days after becoming sick. However, some people can spread the virus beginning one day before they feel sick and for as long as five to seven days after becoming sick.


How to prevent the flu

Texas Health recommends several steps to reduce the risk of getting or spreading the flu:

Get a flu vaccine every year.Stay away from people who are sick.Use a tissue to cover coughs and sneezes and throw used tissues away.Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, particularly after coughing, sneezing or using the restroom.If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. 


Flu, COVID-19, RSV or a cold? Here’s how they differ

Flu, COVID-19, RSV and the common cold can cause similar symptoms, so Texas Health recommends talking with a doctor and notes that tests are available to diagnose flu, RSV and COVID-19.

According to the Texas Health comparison guide, the flu tends to start quickly, while a cold generally develops more gradually. Fever, chills, headaches and body aches are common with the flu, while some of those symptoms are less common with a cold. Fatigue also can be more pronounced and last longer with the flu.