This Saturday, October 10, you can get a free flu shot without leaving your car. University Health and Bexar County are running a free drive-thru flu-shot event from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Dub Farris Athletic Complex, 8400 North Loop 1604 W — and advance registration is required, so sign up now.
The details
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – noon
- Where: Dub Farris Athletic Complex, 8400 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio
- Who can go: Anyone 6 months and older — adults and children
- Cost: Free. No insurance needed.
- How it works: Drive-thru — you stay in your vehicle the whole time
- Registration: Required for every person getting a shot. Register at UniversityHealth.com/flu
University Health says this year’s flu season is expected to be a rough one, and the flu shot is the best tool to prevent severe illness and hospitalization. Health experts recommend a flu shot for nearly everyone 6 months and older.
Can’t make it Saturday? There’s a second event
The October 3 event at Gustafson Stadium was postponed due to weather and moved to Saturday, November 14, 8:00 a.m. – noon at Gustafson Stadium, 7001 Culebra Road. Same deal — free, drive-thru, registration required at UniversityHealth.com/flu.
Other low-cost options in San Antonio
- Metro Health Immunization Clinic (210 N Mel Waiters Way) — by appointment only: (210) 207-8790. Not free, but low-cost: children 18 and under may qualify for $13.75 shots through Texas Vaccines for Children, and uninsured adults 19 and older may qualify for the state’s Adult Safety Net program. Call to confirm flu-shot availability and your cost.
- Dial 2-1-1 — Texas’s free helpline can point you to free or low-cost flu vaccines near you, with or without insurance.
- Have insurance? Most pharmacies (H-E-B, CVS, Walgreens) offer the flu shot at no out-of-pocket cost with most insurance plans — check with your plan first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the drive-thru flu shot really free?
Yes. The University Health drive-thru events are completely free — no insurance, no payment. You just need to register in advance.
Do I need to register, or can I just drive up?
You must register in advance. Every person receiving a shot needs their own registration at UniversityHealth.com/flu.
Can my kids get the flu shot there?
Yes — anyone 6 months and older can get vaccinated at the drive-thru events, and children stay in the vehicle with you.
Will they have COVID-19 shots too?
No — the drive-thru events offer flu shots only.
What if I miss the October 10 event?
The rescheduled event is Saturday, November 14, 8:00 a.m. – noon at Gustafson Stadium (7001 Culebra Road) — same free drive-thru format. Or try the low-cost options above.
Need more than a flu shot? Our free Apply for Me program finds the San Antonio programs you may qualify for — free health care, food, housing, utilities, and more.
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