Office of Student Life

Student Health Services

Flu Shots

Who should be vaccinated?

Everyone 6 months of age or older, especially:

  • All persons who are at high risk for complications from the flu:
    • Young children
    • Pregnant women
    • People with certain chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease
  • All healthcare workers and people who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, or who care for children under 6 months of age, who cannot be vaccinated.

How can you get vaccinated?

SLSHS offers several options for receiving your influenza vaccination:

  • Schedulable Influenza Clinics (appointment required, see events page for details; events will be limited)
  • Schedule an appointment with the Preventive Medicine team via My BuckMD
  • Schedule an appointment with the Pharmacy via My BuckMD and select "Vaccine Pharmacy Appointment" under appointment type
  • Ask your medical provider during any scheduled appointment

All patients must schedule an appointment to receive the influenza vaccination.