Metro Public Health Department announces results of 2026 Fight Flu Day

The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) administered a total of 640 doses of flu vaccine to the public on Tuesday, October 20 as part of Fight Flu Day. Flu shots will be available free of charge at all MPHD clinics for the rest of flu season.

Wednesday's total includes 81 doses of the high-dose flu vaccine, recommended for those 65 and older and those with underlying health conditions. The 640 doses of flu vaccine administered by MPHD at Fight Flu Day's two separate sites compares to 2025's total, when 621 flu vaccines were administered across three separate sites.

Those in need of a flu vaccine can make an appointment at their nearest MPHD clinic. Appointments are available Monday-Friday at the Lentz Public Health Center, the Woodbine Public Health Center and the East Public Health Center. Regular and high-dose vaccines are available at all clinics. Appointments can be made by phone at the following clinics:

East Nashville Public Health Center, 1015 East Trinity Lane, (615) 862-7916

Lentz Public Health Center, 2500 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 340-5607

Woodbine Public Health Center, 224 Oriel Avenue, (615) 862-7940

Flu shots are also available at MPHD's Mobile Outreach Clinical Services unit, in addition to other services. A full schedule of events and a list of events can be found at Nashville.gov/mobileservices.

The Metro Public Health Department recommends all persons six months of age and older consider getting the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is designed to protect against three different strains of the flu.