Flu Shots

Updated Fall 2022

Flu shots are available by appointment at the University Health Center.

Schedule a flu shot

Influenza/Flu Vaccine Information

Forms and Vaccination Information

Quadrivalent Vaccine: 

Students, Faculty/Staff, and Visitors call (301) 314-8184 to schedule an appointment.

Forms:

Helpful Links:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Vaccine Information Statements are available in other languages at the following web site: 

Billing Information

The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) covers the flu vaccine 100% with no copay.  

We can bill TRICARE Standard and the following EPO and PPO plans: Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna and United Healthcare. If you do not have one of the listed insurance plans, please check your insurance company to verify your coverage (most insurance companies have a toll-free number located on the back of the card).

We can submit the bill to your insurance, upon request, if you present your insurance card prior to your appointment, though we can't guarantee that they will pay for the vaccine if we are not in the plan network.  If the claim is denied, you would receive a subsequent bill for the vaccine and administration.

Flu Prevention Messages to the Campus

Messages regarding flu prevention and flu updates are sent to the campus via email.

Preparing for Cold and Flu Season

October 26, 2022

 

Dear Campus Community,

I am writing with recommendations for how to prepare for the beginning of the cold and influenza ("flu") virus season. Experts are projecting an increase in flu activity this year. COVID-19 is still circulating in the community. We can help stop the spread of colds, flu, and other viruses on our campus if we continue to follow many of the preventive measures that are already in place and get our flu shot and COVID-19 booster.

 

Getting a Flu Shot

The time to get your flu shot is now. Schedule your flu shot at the University Health Center. You can also get the flu shot at any pharmacy in the community, or at your doctor's office.

 

  • Getting the flu vaccine is one of the best actions you can take to prevent serious symptoms or complications from the flu.
  • If you have  certain health conditions that make you high-risk, it is especially important to get the flu shot as soon as possible, and seek medical care promptly if you do end up having the flu.
  • As COVID-19 continues to circulate, getting the flu shot is important to help keep you healthy from a possible co-infection with COVID-19 and the flu. Because we did not experience a true flu season last year, medical experts don't yet know how having both viruses at the same time might impact one's health.

Getting a COVID-19 Bivalent Booster

Immunity to COVID-19 wanes over time. I recommend that you receive a COVID-19 booster with the new bivalent vaccine that is known to be effective against the Omicron subvariants.

  • Getting your booster is particularly important if you have certain medical conditions that place you at high risk or you are immunocompromised.
  • As I mentioned above, getting the bivalent COVID-19 booster is important to help keep you healthy from a possible co-infection with COVID-19 and the flu.

If you are planning to get the COVID-19 booster and the flu vaccine, studies have shown that you can get them both at the same time and you don't need to wait in-between shots. Please find additional information and a list of frequently asked questions on the UHC website.

Everyday Prevention

It is up to all of us to help us prevent the spread of viruses on our campus:

  • Stay at home if you feel sick.
  • Cover your cough and sneezes; wear a well-fitting mask if you have to be around others.
  • Use an air filtration device if one is available to you; open the windows as the weather permits.
  • and disinfect high-touch surfaces.
  • Don't share food, utensils, water bottles, or cups.

 

Stay healthy and be well,

Spyridon S. Marinopoulos, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P

Director, University Health Center

Chief Medical Officer

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Alana's Foundation was founded in 2009 in memory of Alana Yaksich, who died at 5 years of age on February 3, 2003 of influenza. To learn more about Alana, watch the short video below. 

 

Support The University of Maryland in the Alana Yaksich 2022 College/University Flu Vaccination Challenge simply by getting your flu shot at the University Health Center!

The purpose of the challenge is to raise awareness and increase vaccination rates among college students. The school that gives the highest number of flu vaccinations will be awarded the Alana Yaksich Memorial Trophy.

 

 

 

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