Southland Terrace Neighborhood Improvement Association

Flu Shots Availible for Children in Low Income families

Dec 20, 2004

After being held up due to the shortage of flu shots, the vaccine for children is now available through Fort Worth's Hot Shots program.

Hot Shots offers many immunizations at no cost for low-income families, but it will also offer flu shots while supplies last. Hot Shots is a partnership between the Fort Worth Public Health and Fire departments with a goal of breaking down physical and financial barriers to preventive immunizations.

The flu shots will be available to children between the ages of 6 months and 18 years. The children must be underinsured, have no insurance, or be covered under CHIP or Medicaid.

Parents with children 5 years old and younger are encouraged to come and take advantage of other vaccine opportunities as well. Available vaccines include: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus Influenza B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Varicella and Pneumococcus. Below is a list of upcoming Hot Shot clinics:

December 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Fire Station 3, 4700 Ramey Street

December 23, 6 to 9 p.m. Fire Station 17, 212 E. Felix Street

December 30, 6 to 9 p.m. Fire Station 15, 3100 Azle Avenue

January 2, 1 to 4 p.m. Fire Station 17, 212 E. Felix Street

January 9, 1 to 4 p.m. Fire Station 15, 3100 Azle Avenue

January 10, 6 to 9 p.m. Fire Station 3, 4700 Ramey Street

January 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Fire Station 17, 212 E. Felix Street

January 27, 6 to 9 p.m. Fire Station 15, 3100 Azle Avenue

February 6, 1 to 4 p.m. Fire Station 17, 212 E. Felix Street

February 13, 1 to 4 p.m. Fire Station 15, 3100 Azle Avenue

February 14 & 21, 6 to 9 p.m. Fire Station 3, 4700 Ramey Street

February 24, 6 to 9 p.m. Fire Station 17, 212 E. Felix Street


If planning to participate in the clinics, please be sure to bring vaccination records for your infant or preschooler. However, shot records are not needed for children receiving only flu shots. For questions about Hot Shots please call (817) 994-1391. If your child does not have current vaccinations, please come by our clinics or call us. Your child's health is worth it!