Flu and Tetanus (Tdap) Vaccines

Catching up on your shots takes a few minutes and protects you and the people you live with. At Clínica Hispana Nueva Salud we administer the flu vaccine and the tetanus toxoid safely and quickly: no appointment, no insurance required and in Spanish.

Which vaccines do we administer?

• Flu (influenza) vaccine: recommended every year, ideally between September and November, before flu season starts in Houston.
• Tetanus toxoid (tetanus booster): protects you from cuts, scrapes, wounds from rusty objects or bites. Plan on a booster every 10 years, or earlier after a deep or dirty wound if you can't recall your last one.

If you need another vaccine, ask us: we'll guide you on where to get it and which boosters you're due for based on your age.

Who should get the flu shot?

Practically everyone 6 months and older, and especially:

• Adults over 65
• People with diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure or chronic conditions
• Pregnant women
• Those who work with the public, in caregiving or in schools
• Those living with small children or older adults

The vaccine doesn't give you the flu: it contains inactivated virus. A sore arm or mild tiredness for a day or two is normal.

When do I need a tetanus booster?

• If more than 10 years have passed since your last dose
• If you cut yourself, got pricked by something rusty or were bitten by an animal and don't remember when you were vaccinated
• Before certain jobs (construction, landscaping, mechanics) or paperwork that requires it

If you come in with a wound, we also clean and treat it: we offer same-day wound care and stitches.

What is the visit like?

1. Come by whenever you can, no appointment, and sign in when you arrive.
2. The medical staff briefly reviews your history (allergies, pregnancy, previous vaccines).
3. The shot goes in your arm and is done in under 5 minutes.
4. We give you a vaccination record for work, school or your files.

Vaccines at a Hispanic clinic near you

If you're looking for where to get a flu shot or tetanus booster in Houston with no appointment and in Spanish, we're near you in southeast Houston (Bellfort / Hobby area), Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM.