Flu Vaccine
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‘OHC Comes to You’ brings vaccine clinics to your office, department
Simply complete the OHC Comes to You form with your department name and contact information and Occupational Health Clinic will work to schedule a flu vaccine clinic to come to you. Read MoreOct 20, 2023
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Missed Flulapalooza? Flu vaccines available now at Occupational Health Clinic
You can stop into OHC any weekday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., no appointment required. Check out the Occupational Health Clinic website for more information on the flu and getting your vaccine. Read MoreOct 11, 2023
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Flulapalooza is Sept. 27; high-dose vaccine will be available
Celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Flulapalooza mass influenza vaccination event on Sept. 27. This year, a high-dose vaccine will be available to faculty and staff who are eligible to receive it. The CDC recommends the high-dose flu vaccine for faculty and staff who are 65 and older, as it has been shown to be more effective in this age range than the standard flu vaccine. Read MoreSep 20, 2023
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VU community encouraged to practice healthy behaviors; new omicron-specific boosters available
There are many things Vanderbilt community members can do to protect themselves, as well as their friends, colleagues and fellow community members, from various illnesses. Among them is getting the new bivalent COVID vaccine booster, which targets the omicron subvariants that currently make up 99 percent of new cases in the U.S. Read MoreSep 14, 2022
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Plan your flu shot with the help of FLUla-2-Uza
FLUla-2-Uza makes getting your flu immunization easy and convenient. Read MoreOct 6, 2021
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Avoid the Flu at VU
Flu shots are now available to all students through the Vanderbilt Student Health Center. Flu shots are free for students with a Vanderbilt ID. Getting the flu vaccine is the first step in protecting yourself and others. Read MoreSep 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt to offer flu shots for faculty, staff and postdocs through Flula-2-Uza
Flu vaccinations are strongly encouraged this year in support of the health and safety of the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. There will be three no-cost, convenient options for faculty, staff and postdocs to get a flu vaccine over the next three months. Read MoreSep 21, 2020
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Flulapalooza is this Wednesday
Flulapalooza, Vanderbilt University and Medical Center's annual free mass flu vaccination event, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the area between Light Hall and the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Read MoreSep 23, 2018
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My Southern Health: Got the flu? Here’s why you need to stay home
Survey results suggest 75 percent of parents leave the house with the flu—and they’re spreading it to others. Read MoreJan 5, 2018
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Vanderbilt leads international effort to develop universal flu vaccine
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are leading an international effort to develop a universal influenza vaccine that would protect everyone against all strains of the flu anywhere in the world. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Flu vaccine response in older adults
High dose flu vaccine boosts the immune response in older adults by increasing activation of certain immune cells. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Missed Flulapalooza? Boo to the Flu is your second chance
Boo to the Flu offers faculty, staff and students another chance to get a free flu shot quickly and conveniently. Read MoreOct 18, 2016
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Volunteers needed for Flulapalooza 6
Volunteers for nonclinical roles, including helping with patient flow, are needed for this year’s Flulapalooza, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mass influenza vaccination event. Flulapalooza 6 will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, in a tent between Light Hall and the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Read MoreSep 7, 2016
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Save the date: Flulapalooza is Oct. 11
Flulapalooza is a Vanderbilt University and Medical Center annual event, providing flu vaccination to faculty, staff and students at no charge. This year's Flulapalooza will be on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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My Southern Health: Flu shots will replace ineffective spray vaccines
Take note—shots may be the only recommended vaccine option next flu season. Read MoreJul 7, 2016