Faculty and Staff Flu Shots
All benefits-eligible employees and dependents covered on a Purdue health plan are eligible to receive the free flu vaccine. Regardless of location, individuals coming for a flu shot should bring their Purdue University ID (PUID) card or their government ID or insurance card.
Types of vaccines being offered by the Center for Healthy Living (CHL):
- Fluzone Trivalent - protects against 3 flu viruses (2 A + 1 B). Approved for ages 6 months+
- Fluzone High Dose - protects against 3 flu viruses (2 A + 1 B). Approved for ages 65+
If another vaccine type is needed, please see your healthcare provider.
Vaccines are available as follows:
The Center for Healthy Living (CHL)
1400 W. State St., Building B, Suite C
Flu shot schedule
The CHL is providing flu shots to Purdue faculty, staff, covered adult dependents and minors as follows:
Drive-thru flu shots
The CHL will offer drive-through flu shots on the south side of the center, with both morning and evening time slots available for added convenience. The CHL drive-through flu shot schedule is below:
| September 23 | 7 - 9 a.m. ET |
| September 24 | 4 - 6 p.m. ET |
| September 30 | 7 - 9 a.m. ET |
| October 1 | 4 - 6 p.m. ET |
CHL-hosted on-campus flu shot events
In addition, the CHL has on-campus flu shot events planned as follows:
| October 6 | 9 a.m. - Noon ET Stewart Center, Room 306 |
| October 13 | 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Smalley, West Conference Room |
| October 14 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2550 Northwestern Ave., Room 1200 (cafeteria) |
Walk-in flu shots at the CHL
The CHL also will offer flu vaccines at the center to benefits-eligible employees and dependents covered on a Purdue health plan on a walk-in basis beginning October 1. Patients can simply stop by to receive their flu shots; appointments are not required.
The CHL at PNW
Flu shots will be offered:
October 14, 7:30-11 a.m. CT via drive-thru only at the Center for Healthy Living at the Hammond campus
October 15, 7:30-11 a.m. CT via drive-thru only at Circle Drive in front of Schwarz Hall at the Westville campus
Those who cannot make the drive-through event can call the CHL to schedule an appointment for their flu shot at the Hammond CHL location.
The CHL at PFW
Flu shots will be offered:
September 29, 7-11 a.m., Walb 222
Other flu shot options:
- Retail pharmacies
Check with your retail pharmacy for flu shot availability. All Purdue medical plans cover the seasonal flu vaccine for employees and covered dependents. - Health care provider
In most cases, primary care providers can administer flu shots. All Purdue medical plans cover the seasonal flu vaccine for employees and covered dependents.
Flu shots will be offered:
October 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Center, Room 102
If employees are unable to make it to the CHL or a CHL flu shot event on campus, there are other options:
- Purdue University Pharmacy (PUP)
Flu shots are available at PUP. Visit their Immunizations webpage to schedule. - Retail pharmacies
Check with your retail pharmacy for flu shot availability. All Purdue medical plans cover the seasonal flu vaccine for employees and covered dependents. - Health care provider
In most cases, primary care providers can administer flu shots. All Purdue medical plans cover the seasonal flu vaccine for employees and covered dependents.