Flu shots are being administered free of charge during the month of October on the first floor of the Indiana University Student Health Center at 600 N. Eagleson Avenue.
Students and faculty are required to make an appointment prior to the visit to receive the vaccine. The free shot is only available to IU students and faculty.
The Student Health Center estimates influenza hospitalizes over 200,000 Americans annually.
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all Americans older than 6 months get a flu vaccine each year, unless they have had a severe allergic reaction to the flu vaccine or one of its components in the past,” the Student Health Center webpage said.
The webpage also said Fluarix is the available vaccine. Fluarix is a preservative-free, single-dose vaccine. Neither the high-dosage vaccine nor the eggless vaccine will be available.
Students and faculty must bring a photo ID and university ID number to the appointment.
The clinic will offer the shot from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October: 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 and 25.
The clinic suggests getting the flu shot will aid in the health of high-risk groups. High-risk groups include: the elderly, infants and those with chronic medical conditions.
For more information, visit the IU Student Health Center webpage.
