Michigan Technological University held its first on-campus flu shot clinic of the month Wednesday, Oct. 7, with an additional two scheduled for Oct. 14 and 15 . The university organizes flu clinics to make vaccinations more accessible to the campus community.
Nate Larson, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, announced the first clinic in an email to the campus community, encouraging people to consider vaccination as flu season approaches. Larson specified that the flu shot is not mandatory, but is encouraged.
Two walk-in clinics are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Both will take place in the Rozsa Center lobby.
Attendees do not need an appointment. The university asks to complete the vaccination authorization form before arriving and bring their insurance cards. Most insurance plans cover the vaccination, and the clinic bills insurance directly. People without insurance can receive a flu shot for $40 per person. Some insurance plans may require upfront payment or prior authorization from a primary care physician.
High dose quadrivalent vaccines will not be available at these locations, so people seeking a high dose vaccine should contact a health care provider.
Students, faculty, staff and family members who cannot attend either remaining clinics can contact local health care providers to ask about vaccine availability and appointments. For the authorization form and any additional information, visit Michigan Tech’s flu shot clinic webpage.
