Flulapalooza
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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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Vanderbilt Campus Dining launches ‘Get Well Meals’ program to support sick students
This program is designed to provide nourishing and comforting meals to students who are not feeling well, ensuring that they receive the care and support they need while not able to visit dining halls. Read MoreSep 20, 2023
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Navigating health and wellness during the season of illness
Infectious diseases such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV are more prevalent during this time of the year. To ensure your well-being, it’s important to be informed and proactive. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Flulapalooza is Sept. 27
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, all faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and students are encouraged to attend the event at the area between Light Hall and the VA Medical Center to receive a flu vaccination. Read MoreAug 16, 2023
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Flulapalooza is Sept. 28; more opportunities for flu shot
Flulapalooza is back. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual mass influenza vaccination event hosted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Read MoreAug 30, 2022
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Employee flu vaccinations available at Student Life Center Oct. 22, 29; student options still available
Vanderbilt Occupational Health will host two FLUla-2-Uza events, open to faculty, staff and postdocs, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29 in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Read MoreOct 15, 2021
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Free flu shots and COVID booster shots available for Vanderbilt community
Vanderbilt is now offering free flu shots and free Pfizer COVID booster vaccines for eligible members of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreSep 30, 2021
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Flulapalooza set for Sept. 25
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host its ninth annual mass influenza vaccination event on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Flulapalooza 2019 will be held from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a tent between Light Hall and the Veterans Administration Hospital. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to get a free flu shot during the event. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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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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Volunteers needed for Flulapalooza Sept. 26
Volunteers are needed for Flulapalooza—for clinical and non-clinical staff as vaccinators, vaccinator helpers, documenters and for help with patient flow. Read MoreSep 6, 2018
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Save the date for eighth annual Flulapalooza
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are encouraged to get a free flu shot during the eighth annual mass vaccination event, 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 MoreAug 21, 2018
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Flulapalooza 2017
Susan Landfield, LPN, left, Alesia Young, LPN, and Jessica Hupp, LPN, were among the 13,938 people who received flu vaccinations at Wednesday’s Flulapalooza event. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Dedicated volunteers help drive Flulapalooza’s success
The floors are in, the tent is up, the vaccine and supplies are stocked and the volunteers are ready for the annual 12-hour vaccination marathon known as Flulapalooza, set for Wednesday, Sept. 27. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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Flulapalooza tent now up; event is Sept. 27
Flulapalooza 7 is on track for Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for employees, volunteers and students from the Medical Center and Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 15, 2017
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Flulapalooza taking place a few weeks earlier this year
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is gearing up for its seventh annual Flulapalooza mass influenza vaccination event, set for Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the area between Light Hall and the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Flulapalooza mass vaccination event set for Sept. 27
What do 16,000 Band-Aids, 72 bottles of hand gel, 36 flat sheets, 30 trashcans, two wheelchairs, one crash cart and a 140-foot by 40-foot tent signal? Read MoreAug 24, 2017
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Rolando named director of Occupational Health
Lori Rolando, M.D., MPH, assistant medical director of the Occupational Health Clinic and assistant professor of Clinical Medicine, has been named director of Occupational Health for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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Flulapalooza 2016
Biomedical sciences graduate student Erica Tross, right, receives a flu shot from Kim Steanson, DNP, at Tuesday’s Flulapalooza mass vaccination event. Organizers say 14,048 employees, students and volunteers received vaccinations at this year’s event. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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Flulapalooza mass vaccination event takes place Oct. 11
Flulapalooza 6 will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, and will offer staff, students and volunteers free flu shots. The event will take place in a large tent erected between Light Hall and Veteran’s Administration (VA) Hospital from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Flulapalooza mass vaccination event quickly approaching
Flulapalooza is only a couple of weeks away and the deadline to submit an exemption request from receiving the influenza vaccine is quickly approaching. Read MoreSep 29, 2016