University Of Alabama Offering Free Flu Shots To Campus Community

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama is offering free flu shots to students, faculty and staff as part of its 14th annual Flu Shot Campaign.

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The campaign will begin Wednesday, Sept. 3 and run through mid-November.

UA says flu shots will be available at pop-up sites across campus, including the Quad, academic buildings and residence halls.

Vaccines will also offered at the Student Health Center and Pharmacy, the Faculty-Staff Clinic at University Medical Center and other campus locations.

Health insurance is not required and vaccinations are also available to retired faculty and staff, along with spouses and dependents of UA employees.

Dr. Tom Weida, chief medical officer for University Medical Center and a family medicine physician, said vaccination remains the best defense against influenza.

“Flu season is on its way, but getting the vaccine is a simple way to protect yourself and others,” Weida said. “The vaccine works well to prevent illness and can reduce the risk of hospitalization.”

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, especially those at higher risk for complications, including young children, adults 65 and older, pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions.

A full schedule of flu shot clinic dates and locations is available here.

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