Influenza Vaccine
According to CDC guidelines, annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older, with rare exceptions, because it is an effective way to decrease flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. This is especially critical during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the overall burden of respiratory illnesses on the healthcare system.
Students get FREE flu shots at Student Health Services. No appointment or proof of insurance is necessary.
To get a flu shot, patients can request to be vaccinated as part of their scheduled in-person appointment with Student Health Services, or via walk-up accessibility at the Health Center building (Main Appointments Entrance).
Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff are welcome to get vaccinated through Student Health Services. Your in-network insurance card must be on file so Student Health Services can bill your insurance, with charges filed as part of your preventative benefits coverage.
Traveling Flu Shot Clinics
Because getting the flu shot is so important to maintaining a healthy campus, we are bringing the vaccine to you! Join us at any of our traveling flu shot clinics.
Mobile Flu Cart
As we finish out the Fall 2020 semester, we have updated out Flu Cart availability. We will be out and about on campus in our mobile flu cart on the following days from 10am-1pm.
- Thursday, November 12th, 2020
- Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
- Monday, November 23rd, 2020
If you see us, flag us down to get your shot! Follow us on Twitter for updates on our location in real-time and request that we come directly to you! (Must be on UCF main campus and available to come outside to the cart; our nursing team will not enter any buildings.)
There will be no Mobile Flu Cart dates after the Thanksgiving Holiday, but stay tuned for Spring 2021 availability!
2020 Mobile Flu-Clinic Dates
(Check back as dates/locations are added continuously!)
Spring 2021 dates TBD
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rosen Clinic | Ongoing | |
| UCF College of Medicine | Ongoing | |
| UCF Downtown Clinic | Ongoing | |
| Lake Claire Recreational Area | Nov. 5, 2020 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Know Before You Go
Here are some important things to consider before getting your flu shot.
- You must not have a fever when you get the flu shot. Not sure? Ask us!
- You must bring your UCF ID.
- You must not have had Guillain-Barre syndrome.
- You must not have an allergy to any substance in the vaccine.
- You must be wearing a face covering
- If you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19, vaccination should be deferred until you meet the criteria to discontinue your isolation.