Campbell County Health Department will give free flu shots on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 162 Sharp Perkins Road in Jacksboro, opening a same-day option for people looking for a flu shot near me without having to schedule ahead. The shots are set for 2:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and anyone age six months or older can get one.
The clinic is part of the statewide 2026 Fight Flu prevention effort, and local health departments are not requiring appointments on Oct. 20 for a free flu vaccine. That makes the day simple for families and workers who can stop in during the listed hours, and it also suggests the site is intended to handle walk-ins across the full window rather than a fixed list of booked patients.
A healthcare provider with the Campbell County Health Department said an annual flu vaccine remains the best way to protect yourself and the people around you from the worst outcomes of the flu virus. The provider also said the vaccine is safe and effective, helping the body prepare to fight the virus and reduce its spread.
The timing matters because flu can move easily from one person to another through respiratory droplets in coughs and sneezes, and it can also linger on surfaces such as doorknobs, countertops and tissue paper for up to two days. Pregnant women, infants, older adults and people with chronic medical conditions face the highest risk of severe complications, which is why a free clinic can draw attention quickly when it appears on the calendar.
Even with no appointment required, the practical limit is the hours themselves: people can only be seen while the clinic is open, and there is no separate guarantee listed for extra sessions. For anyone who wants the shot, the next move is straightforward — show up Tuesday at the Jacksboro site, because that is the only confirmed free flu vaccine opportunity now on the books.
