FREE FLU VACCINE STILL AVAILABLE DURING UPCOMING BENEFITS FAIR and OPEN ENROLLMENT!
Stanford University is encouraging students, faculty and employees to get vaccinated and stay healthy this cold and flu season.
If you missed Power Influenza Prevention Week, there is still an opportunity to receive your free flu vaccine at the upcoming Benefits Fair and Open Enrollment Fairs. Please see the Flu Calendar.
In addition, Vaden Health Center is currently having drop-in clinics on Mondays (with the exception of November 19th) from 3 pm – 6 pm.
Stanford University Occupational Health Center is scheduling appointments for your free flu vaccine as well. Please bring your Stanford University ID with you.
Kaiser Permanente members may also get their flu vaccine at no cost at the KP Mobile Health Vehicle from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two campus locations: off Campus Drive in the parking lot next to Maples Pavilion on Tuesdays, and in the Stock Farm parking lot near the corner of Stock Farm Road and Oak Road on Thursdays. Call 877-741-4648 for an appointment.
About the Flu
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Flu illnesses may range from mild to severe, and may even result in death in the most extreme cases. Certain individuals may be at high risk for developing complications from the flu, including children under age 5, pregnant women, older adults and individuals with certain medical conditions.
Flu symptoms may include:
- Fever and fever-like chills
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny and/or stuffy nose
- Muscle and body aches
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea (more common in children than adults)
The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated as early as possible during the flu season, which usually begins in October and can last through May.
About the Flu Vaccine
This year’s flu vaccine will protect against the three influenza viruses that are indicated to be the most common during the season: influenza A (H1N1), influenza A (H3N2) and influenza B.
About Stanford University Flu Program
In a campus-wide effort to keep Stanford community healthy, promote wellness and prevent the flu, the following departments collaborate to administer the annual flu program: Stanford University Occupational Health Center, Vaden Health Center, SLAC Occupational Health Center, School of Medicine, Flu Crew Student Organization, Stanford Hospital & Clinics Occupational Health Services, Health Improvement Program, BeWell, University Communications, University Human Resources, University Benefits, and Event Services Group.
For further information, please contact:
Students: Vaden Health Center at 650-498-2336
Employees: Stanford University Occupational Health Center at 650-725-5306
Hospital Employees: Stanford Hospital & Clinics Occupational Health Services 650-723-5922