University Of Kentucky Adds New Flu Shot Times, Locations

From the University of Kentucky:

October 26, 2020

By Grace Colville

Protect. Respect. Get your flu shot.

The University of Kentucky announced its plan to vaccinate all students on Oct. 8. The university set a deadline for students to receive their vaccination by Nov. 1. With the deadline looming, UK is offering new locations and times on campus for students to receive their flu shot.

• Gatton Student Center, room 330 A & B
  • Mon., Oct. 26 – Thurs., Oct. 29: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Fri., Oct. 30: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• University Health Service, 2nd Floor Lobby
  • Mon., Oct. 26 – Fri., Oct. 30: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• The 90, Lobby
  • Mon., Oct. 26 – Thurs., Oct. 29: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Fri., Oct. 30: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• William T. Young Library, Starbucks
  • Mon., Oct. 26: 3 – 8 p.m.
  • Tues., Oct. 27: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Wed., Oct. 28: 3 – 8 p.m.
  • Thurs., Oct. 29: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

There are a few other important things to remember about getting your flu shot this year:

• All on-campus flu shot locations allow walkup vaccinations, other than UHS. Students can use their MyUK portal to make an appointment at UHS.
• Students do not need to bring or show their insurance card in order to receive their free flu shot.
• Whether students receive their flu shot from one of the on-campus options, or at an off-campus pharmacy, they must upload their proof of vaccination here.
• Students must wear a mask and practice physical distancing at all of the flu shot locations.

For more other information about receiving a flu shot this year, visit go.uky.edu/flushot.

This press release was produced by the University of Kentucky. The views expressed here are the author’s own.