As flu season approaches, the University of Oregon Health Clinic wants to make sure flu vaccinations are widely available to both students and faculty by opening pop-up flu shot clinics at various locations on campus. The Health Clinic already offers flu shots during all open hours.

Thursday, Nov. 1, will mark the second of four pop-up flu shot clinics. All UO students, faculty and staff can get a shot in the Recreation Center bonus room located in the lower left of the building facing the turf, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Students are required to bring their UO ID.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the best way to avoid the spread of flu-like viruses, such as Influenza, is by getting vaccinated every year. The most common way people contract the flu is from exposure to other people with flu-like symptoms.

Aside from vaccinations, the best way to curb the spread of viruses is daily preventative actions, such as handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, as well as wearing masks when sick with cold symptoms. Face masks are provided at the UO Health Clinic.

Flu shots for students will cost $20, which can be billed to their DuckWeb account or be paid upfront with cash or check. The UO Health Clinic will also bill outside insurance upon request if the student has an insurance card with them at the time of service.

If someone has an egg allergy, the UO Health Clinic recommends getting flu shots from a healthcare provider, as opposed to the flu shot clinic. 

Below are the dates and times of the flu clinics.

Thursday, November 1, 2018, 7:00–10:00 a.m., Rec Center Bonus Room (lower level facing the turf fields)

Thursday, November 8, 2018, 7:00–10:00 a.m., Ford Alumni Center’s Giustina Ballroom

Thursday, November 29, 2018, 7:00–10:00 a.m., EMU Crater Lake Room North

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