Purdue University
Retirees Association

BREAKING NEWS

No-cost flu shots, wellness exams begin in September – Don’t let the flu stop you! Get vaccinated! 
 

Purdue University is again offering flu shots to Purdue University Retirees Association (PURA) members.  No appointment is required to obtain a flu vaccine at any of the locations. Flu shots will be available as outlined below. 

Specific to PURA members, flu vaccines (and no-cost wellness exams) will be available at the William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center located at 1340 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, as follows: 

• Friday, September 27
  • 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
• Friday, October 4
  • 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
• Monday, October 14 
  • 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Please fill out this form prior receiving your flu shot. 
 

The no-cost wellness exams will be available all three days from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Note: 6-hour fast recommended prior to wellness exam. 

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Additionally, drive-through flu shots will be available at the Center for Healthy Living (CHL), located at 1400 W. State St., Building B, Suite C, on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus.

Drive-through flu shots will be offered 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 as follows: 

• Wednesday, September 25 
  • 7 to 9 a.m.
• Thursday, September 26
  • 4 to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 2
  • 7 to 9 a.m.
• Thursday, October 3
  • 4 to 6 p.m.

Please fill out this form prior receiving your flu shot. 

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Vaccine information 

The following vaccines will be available:

• Fluad Quadrivalent, which is designed for the 65+ population
• Flublok quadrivalent vaccine, which is designed to protect against four different flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. It is approved for use in ages 18 years and older. It is preservative and egg-free.
• Fluzone quadrivalent vaccine, which is designed to protect against four different flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. It is approved for anyone ages 6 months and older. 
• Other flu shot options

PURA members may also schedule with their respective medical provider or contact their local pharmacies, especially if an alternative vaccine type is required. 

Questions?
Call Purdue Human Resources at 765-494-2222 with any questions. 

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