Healthy Boiler

Reminder: Flu shots available to Purdue community via designated locations, flu shot events

As a reminder, employees and students on the West Lafayette campus have access to free flu vaccines again this year via designated locations and flu shot events. Regardless of location, individuals coming for a flu shot should bring their Purdue University ID (PUID) card or their Anthem medical plan ID card.

“The drive-thru flu shot clinics hosted by the Center for Healthy Living in September were a great success, and because of that, we are continuing the drive-thru option in October,” said Candace Shaffer, senior director of benefits in Human Resources. “It means a lot that we are able to allow our Purdue family this added convenience during flu season. We are excited to again be able to offer even more opportunities for members of the Purdue community to get their flu shots on campus into early November. These flu shot offerings come via a Purdue community effort to ensure our students, faculty, staff and their loved ones can get their flu shots easily and conveniently.

"There are two designated locations on the West Lafayette campus where individuals can go on their own schedule as well as numerous flu shot events at the Co-Rec and other locations on campus, providing even more flexibility to our population. We hope the increased availability to receive the flu vaccine will increase the number of individuals who get their flu shots this year, thus providing our Boilermaker family protection against the virus.”

Regional campuses also have flu shots available to serve their populations.

Designated flu shot locations

No appointment required. Purdue University ID (PUID) or Anthem medical plan ID card required.  

Center for Healthy Living (CHL), 1400 W. State St., Building B, Suite C – Serving faculty, staff, covered adult dependents and minors (pediatric flu vaccines are only be available at CHL, including the CHL drive-thru events).

Walk-ins welcome during operating hours – Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CHL will be administering the Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine, which is designed to protect against four different flu viruses -- two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses – and is approved for anyone ages 6 months and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that anyone over the age of 6 months get the influenza vaccine.

Additionally, the Flucelvax Quadrivalent pre-filled syringe – preservative-free, egg-free, latex-free product -- will be available.

Purdue University Pharmacy (PUP), 575 Stadium Mall Drive — Serving faculty, staff and students.         

Walk-ins welcome between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Purdue Pharmacy is administering the Flucelvax quadrivalent pre-filled syringe this year. It is a preservative-free, egg-free, latex-free product. 

CHL drive-thru flu shots

Continued in October based on positive feedback; the CHL will offer drive-thru flu shots on the following dates and times. (Pediatric flu shots are available via the drive-thru option as well.) 

  • October 11: 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
  • October 18: 7- a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
  • October 20: 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
  • October 21: 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
  • October 22: 7- 9 a.m. (morning only)

CHL-hosted flu shot events

No appointment required. Purdue University ID (PUID) or Anthem medical plan ID card required.

CHL also has on-campus flu shot events planned for faculty, staff and covered adult dependents as follows:

  • 13: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stewart Center, Room 218

Campus flu shot events

Appointments required for these events, which are open to employees and students. Be sure to upload medical insurance card(s) before the appointment and bring PUID to the appointment. Sign up for an appointment at https://vaccine.purdue.edu/.

Appointments will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Córdova Recreational Sports Center’s Feature Gym (near the entrance facing Martin Jischke Drive) on the following dates:

  • Oct. 19
  • Oct. 20
  • Oct. 21
  • Oct. 26
  • Oct. 27
  • Oct. 28
  • Nov. 2
  • Nov. 3
  • Nov. 4

Additional options

If employees are unable to make it to the designated campus locations or flu shot events on campus, there are other 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 providers: In most cases, primary care providers can administer flu shots. All Purdue medical plans cover the seasonal flu vaccine for employees and covered dependents.

Questions

Flu shot information for 2021 is available online. Employees who have questions about flu shot options may contact their respective campus Human Resources office.