Seasonal Flu Shot Information
The Student Health Center, in conjunction with AHealthyU, will be administering free seasonal flu vaccinations again this year to all faculty, staff, and students. The 2012-2013 vaccine provides protection against A/H1N1 and two other influenza viruses.
All schedule flu clinics have ended. If you are still interested in receiving a flu shot you can come to the Student Health Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 9am-9:45am to receive a flu shot until supplies are depleted.
You must bring your AU ID card to receive a flu shot.
- Arrive for your flu shot within the 30 minute window assigned to you.
- There will be others assigned to this 30 minute window so be prepared to wait.
- There will be others assigned to this 30 minute window so be prepared to wait.
- Wait times for flu shots will be longer then you may have experienced in previous years as a result of the increased number of vaccinations that the SHC will be administering
- Flu vaccine administration will be in a public area.
- Please make sure that you layer your clothing appropriately and have the top portion of your arm easily accessible. You will not have a place to change clothing and you will not be receiving your shot behind a curtain. You will not be able to disrobe so please dress accordingly.
- If you have a history of fainting or need to lie down to have a shot administered, this is not the place to receive your shot. You will need to visit your medical provider to receive a flu shot.
- Please review the Vaccine Information Statement on seasonal flu as well as the seasonal influenza consent from before arriving for your appointment. These documents can be found on the following:
- Available on the Student Health Center Web site under the Health Alerts section.
- You will be asked to sign the seasonal influenza consent form when you arrive. To save time, please print out this document and bring it with you.
- If you have any questions, please contact your medical provider before you arrive for your flu shot. Student Health Center staff members will not be able to advise you on whether or not you should receive a flu shot based on your medical history.
Flu vaccinations are not available to the families of students, faculty or staff.