Baylor Health Center to Offer Flu Shots Through Mobile Flu Vaccination Clinics
Students, faculty and staff can make an appointment or just walk in during October and November clinics
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WACO, Texas (Oct. 3, 2023) – With health experts expecting another intense flu season, Baylor University Health Services will host five mobile flu vaccination clinics for students, faculty and staff at locations throughout campus in October and November.
Students, faculty and staff can schedule an appointment through the Health Portal on the Health Services website. Walk-in appointments also are available at each mobile clinic.
Baylor Health Services will hold its mobile flu vaccination clinics on:
Tuesday, Oct. 10
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
In conjunction with Dr Pepper Hour, flu shots will be given in the second floor Beckham Room, Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB)
Thursday, Oct. 26
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Truett Seminary, Piper Great Hall
Thursday, Nov. 2
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Atrium of the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation
Thursday, Nov. 9
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sid Richardson Building Lobby
Wednesday, Nov. 15
2 to 4 p.m.
McLane Student Life Center Lounge
There is no out-of-pocket charge for the flu vaccination, but if students, faculty and staff have health insurance, they should bring their insurance card or send their insurance information to health_services@baylor.edu.
“It is important to get a flu shot to prevent serious illness from influenza and prevent spreading of the flu, especially among our student population. We expect to see a busy flu season,” said Dr. Sharon Stern, medical director of the Baylor Health Center.
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