Fall is here, so it’s time for students to get their annual flu shot. Students can get a flu vaccine for free on campus at the University Health Center.
A flu shot helps your student stay healthy and protects the Husker community from the spread of influenza. Because the flu and COVID-19 have similar symptoms, the health center highly recommends the flu vaccine to prevent respiratory illness on campus.
Here’s what students need to know about getting their shot.
What does it cost?
Flu shots are free for all currently enrolled students at the University Health Center.
As a bonus, everyone who gets vaccinated at the health center during October will receive a coupon for a free chocolate brownie that can be redeemed at the new Tazza Coffee Express inside the health center.
How can students get a flu shot?
There are two ways to get the flu shot:
- Visit a drop-in flu vaccine clinic for students. These clinics are held Oct. 5, 6, 7, 12, 19, 20 and 21 and Nov. 2, 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at the University Health Center, Room 240. An East Campus clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Nebraska East Union across from Starbucks. Students must be 18 or older to attend a flu shot clinic.
- Schedule a flu shot appointment in the medical clinic. Call 402.472.5000 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are open to students of all ages.
What do students need to bring with them?
- NCard
- Completed 2022-23 Flu Vaccination Form
- Power of Attorney form (18-year-olds only; if you have already submitted a copy to the health center, students do not need to bring a duplicate copy with them.)
If your student is 17, the Power of Attorney form is invalid until they turn 18, which means they are ineligible to attend a drop-in clinic. However, they can still get vaccinated by making a flu shot appointment at the medical clinic during regular business hours. We will call a parent or guardian at the time of check-in to obtain permission to provide the vaccination. Call 402.472.5000 to schedule.
Visit the health center website to learn more about this year’s flu shot and common questions about the vaccine.
More details at: https://health.unl.edu/flu