Flu shots available to Purdue community after Oct. 1 via designated locations, flu shot events

Through a multi-facility collaboration, employees will have access to free flu vaccines again this year at multiple locations. The Center for Healthy Living, Purdue Pharmacy and the Nursing Center for Family Health – all on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus -- will be providing flu shots after Oct. 1 for all benefits-eligible employees and spouses and dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan.

Seasonal flu shots are provided at no charge to all benefits-eligible Purdue faculty and staff, as well as spouses and dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan.

“We are excited to again be able to offer multiple location options and event opportunities for members of the Purdue community to get their flu shots,” said Candace Shaffer, director of benefits in Human Resources. "Our flu shot offerings come via a Purdue community effort to ensure our faculty, staff and their loved ones can get their flu shots easily and conveniently.

"We have three designated locations on the West Lafayette campus where individuals can go on their own schedule as well as numerous flu shot events throughout campus that provide even more flexibility to our population. Regional campuses also have flu shot events set up to serve their populations. 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.”

Designated flu shot locations – West Lafayette campus

* Center for Healthy Living, 1400 W. State St., Building B, Suite C
Serving faculty, staff, covered adult dependents and minors.

CHL will be administering the Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine,e 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. Additionally, the Flublok Quadrivalent vaccine, which is egg-free and is approved for use in people 18 years and older, will be available at both locations. Those who need an alternative vaccine should see their provider.

* Purdue Pharmacy 575 Stadium Mall Drive
Serving, faculty, staff, covered adult dependents

Purdue Pharmacy will be administering the Afluria Quadrivalent Pre-filled Syringes vaccine. These are preservative-free and latex-free.

* Nursing Center for Family Health, 715 Clinic Drive
Serving faculty, staff, covered adult dependents. By appointment only; call 765-496-0308.

Nursing Center for Family Health 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. Additionally, the Flublok Quadrivalent vaccine, which is egg-free and is approved for use in people 18 years and older, will be available at both locations.

Flu shots will be available at the locations above after Oct. 1. Patients can simply stop by to receive their flu shots; appointments are not required except for at the Nursing Center for Family Health. Minors covered on a Purdue medical plan can get their flu vaccine at the Center for Healthy Living.

Flu shot events – all three campuses

Shots also will be available Oct. 9-25 at various times and locations around the West Lafayette campus. Appointments are not needed; just walk in when it is convenient during the days and times the shots are being offered. The patient’s Purdue ID or Anthem medical plan ID card is required.

Pediatric flu vaccines will only be available at the Center for Healthy Living.

“In keeping with the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we recommend anyone over the age of 6 months get the influenza vaccine,” says Ronald Shelton, medical director at the Center for Healthy Living. “Simply put, the best way to protect yourself and those around you from the influenza virus is to get vaccinated.”

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 -- will be administered at the on-campus flu shot events in West Lafayette. Additionally, the Flublok Quadrivalent vaccine, which is egg-free and is approved for use in people 18 years and older, will be available.

Those who need an alternative vaccine should see their provider.

Flu shots are available Oct. 10 through Nov. 6 on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus and Oct. 9 through Oct. 17 on the Purdue Northwest campuses (Hammond and Westville). Time and locations are located here. For specific vaccine information, employees should contact their respective campus Human Resources office.

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 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.

Employees who have questions about the flu shots may contact Human Resources at 765-494-2222 or via email at hr@purdue.edu.