No one has time for flu, so don’t let it stop your students! The best way to fight the flu is to get a yearly flu vaccine. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against flu viruses. Get a vaccine now so you have immunity before the upcoming breaks!
WHY GET VACCINATED?
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and spread it to others. When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through the community.
Getting a flu vaccine is even more important this year. While last year’s flu season was mild, The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has expressed concerns that this year’s flu season may be severe.
VACCINES AT REDFERN
The seasonal flu vaccine is offered at Redfern Health Center. Students can schedule an appointment online in MyHealth-e or call the pharmacy: 864-656-3562. Most flu vaccines given in Redfern’s pharmacy will be covered by insurance at no cost to students. Please have students bring their pharmacy insurance card or upload it in MyHealth-e. If not covered, the flu vaccine costs $48. This can be paid at the time of service or added to a Student Account. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, debit, credit, Apple Pay, HSA and Tiger Stripe. Students can also pay for your flu vaccine online in MyHealth-e. Students with the Clemson University Student Health Insurance Plan, the vaccine is covered 100% when received at Redfern or through any Preferred Provider.
COVID-19 vaccines, including the new bivalent booster, are also available at Redfern. Students can schedule an appointment online in MyHealth-e or call the appointment line: 864-656-1541. All COVID vaccines are available at no charge to students.
NOTE: Students should not receive a flu or COVID-19 vaccine when experiencing symptoms of COVID.
CAMPUS CLINIC
Clemson Rural Health and Student Health Services will hosting a flu shot clinic on Friday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.-noon on the fourth floor of Cooper Library. If your student would like a flu shot, instruct them to upload insurance information and book an appointment through the MyHealth-e portal.
LEARN MORE
clemson.edu/student-health/flu.html
