Employee Flu Shot Clinic Sept. 29
Employees with University of Scranton health insurance are eligible for a no-cost flu shot. Register today for the CHEW Flu Shot and Blood Pressure Clinic taking place Sept. 29 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at The John Long Center Lobby.A campus flu shot clinic for staff and faculty will take place Sept. 29 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at The John Long Center Lobby, presented by The University of Scranton Center for Health Education & Wellness.
Employees with University of Scranton health insurance are eligible for a no-cost flu shot. Staff and faculty can get their blood pressure taken by a student nurse for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
High-dose flu shots are available for those 65 years and older.
The University staff and faculty are encouraged to register for CHEW’s Flu Shot and Blood Pressure Clinic.
How to register
- Register today for a time slot at this link.
- Bring a copy of your health insurance card to verify if you are eligible for a no-cost vaccine. University insurance covers the flu shot.
- Bring a completed Flu Shot Consent Form to receive a flu shot. Forms can be found at the registration page at this link. Pphysical copies are outside of the Center for Health Education and Wellness (Roche Wellness Center 127).
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications is by getting a yearly flu vaccine. Even when flu vaccination does not prevent illness entirely, it has been shown in several studies to reduce severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick.
