UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – As cold and flu season approaches, University Health Services (UHS) encourages students to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. . Both vaccines are available at UHS by appointment.
Students are encouraged to receive up-to-date COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. This increases protection against new variants. UHS will administer the latest Moderna (Spikevax) and influenza vaccines. The flu vaccine does not contain thimerosal or latex. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), both vaccines can be administered in one visit.
For the first time, students interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination can also choose to receive the vaccine when making an appointment for a flu vaccine clinic. Due to the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines, you must schedule your flu shot appointment in advance.
University Park students can receive both vaccinations at the UHS Flu Vaccine Clinic or Student Health Center by making an appointment through myUHS or by calling 814-865-4UHS (4847). Commonwealth campus students are encouraged to contact on-campus health services to inquire about vaccines, if applicable. The vaccine is available to anyone over the age of 18.
“Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are quick and easy ways to stay healthy this school year,” said UHS Medical Director Rebecca Simcik. “We can prevent Thanksgiving, final exams and winter from being interrupted by illness.” Please interrupt your plans. ”
Students who cannot receive the vaccine through UHS may visit vaccination sites within their community. For vaccine locations, enter your zip code on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccines.gov website to find a provider near you.
Penn State strongly encourages all students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza as soon as possible and to share their vaccination status with the university.
“Vaccination is a classic public health effort because it provides health benefits to both individuals and society as a whole. Getting vaccinated is the best thing you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your community. “This is one of the important steps,” he said. Bruce Kraut, UHS Senior Director.
Additional vaccine resources can be found on the UHS COVID-19 Vaccination webpage.
