The change of seasons often brings an influenza outbreak. Although influenza activity generally peaks around January, it takes the body about two weeks after vaccination to develop antibodies that will protect against influenza virus infection. For that reason, it's important to get vaccinated before the seasonal outbreak, especially if you fall into the high risk category.

Students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to get their influenza vaccination through Health Services at one of the following dates:

High risk flu clinics: October 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the School of Pharmacy October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Health Services Family Health Clinic Waiting Room November 5, 6 and 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Health Services Family Health Clinic Waiting Room

Community flu clinics: November 12, 13 and 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the SLC multi-purpose room.

People in the following high risk categories are strongly encouraged to get the flu immunization: (Source: National Advisory Committee on Immunization)

All pregnant women.

Adults and children with the following chronic health conditions: cardiac or pulmonary disorders (including bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis and asthma); diabetes mellitus and other metabolic diseases; cancer, immune compromising conditions (due to underlying disease, therapy or both); renal disease; anemia or hemoglobinopathy; neurologic or neurodevelopment conditions; morbid obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥40); children and adolescents (age 6 months to 18 years) undergoing treatment for long periods with acetylsalicylic acid, because of the potential increase of Reye’s syndrome associated with influenza.

People of any age who are residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities.

People ≥65 years of age.

All children 6 to 59 months of age.

Indigenous peoples.

People capable of transmitting influenza to those at high risk