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It's an opportunity for everyone to complete important health screenings and stay up to date with vaccines.

AUSTIN, Texas – The City of Austin, Austin Public Health (APH) and the Austin Independent School District (AISD) invite everyone to the FREE Fiesta de Salud Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Palm Elementary School (7601 Dixie Drive, Austin, 78744).  

The annual event is meant to inspire our communities to live healthier lives in fun ways. At the health fair, you’ll find live music and entertainment, community resources, health screenings, immunizations for kids and adults and more.  

“A good first step to being healthy is staying up to date on your vaccines and knowing your numbers – blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol,” said Austin Public Health Director Adrienne Sturrup. “This free event can encourage our friends and family to get their shots and screenings to help improve their health, all while enjoying some fun.”  

Last year, 168 participants of all ages got 131 vaccines, 87 eye exams and 59 health screenings. 

Free Health Resources and Family Fun 

Fiesta de Salud is a FREE event to get up to date with vaccines and basic health screenings. Everyone is welcome, regardless of insurance or citizenship status.  

APH teams will be there to give: 

  • vaccines to all who are eligible, including 
  • COVID-19 
  • Influenza (flu)  
  • tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) 
  • measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) 
  • Hepatitis A 
  • Hepatitis B 
  • human papillomavirus (HPV) 
  • pneumococcal (PCV20) 
  • shingles  
  • vision screenings and eye tests 
  • blood pressure screenings 
  • A1C (hemoglobin) tests  
  • blood sugar (glucose) screenings (please don’t eat two hours before) 
  • cholesterol screenings (please don’t eat eight hours before)  
  • HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing 

The fiesta includes entertainment with traditional cultural performances by Tusuy Sonqo-Peru and The Groovers of Texas Line Dance.  

Come join us for family-friendly fun, including: 

  • bingo 
  • giveaways (including bicycles!) 
  • goody bags  
  • healthy snacks from local vendors  

We’ll also have resources available like Cap Metro bus passes for those who qualify. 

Parking is available on-site. Spanish interpretation services will be available.   

For more information, visit bit.ly/FiestaSalud or call 512-972-5560.  

We’ll see you there! 

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