The flu season is upon us. Flu vaccination is used to combat the influenza vaccine. The influenza vaccine has similar symptoms with the coronavirus and that is why doctors and healthcare workers are encouraging everyone to take their flu shots so as to avoid getting the flu. The main problem with the flu season is that one can contract both the flu and the coronavirus. It has been termed worldwide as the "Twin Pandemic." As a result of the continuous increase in cases on campus the school decided to make the next step to make flu vaccinations compulsory for all UK students. These flu vaccinations were provided by the Kroger Pharmacy and are distributes in major places around campus.
On the North Campus the main location for administering the vaccines is on the third floor of the Gatton Student Center in rooms 330 A and B. It is advised and preferred for an appointment to be booked before coming in but they also offer walk in options for administering the vaccine. The vaccine center in the student center is open on Mon-Thurs from 9am- 7pm, on Friday 9am-4pm and on Sundays from 1-6pm. The vaccine center closes on October 30th because the deadline for all students to get their flu shot is November 1st.
On the central campus, the vaccine is administered in the Starbucks in the Willy T Library at limited time schedules. On south campus it is administered in two locations: the 90s and the University Health Service 2nd floor Lobby. At the university health science building it is only by appointment and it is open on Mon-Fri by 9am- 3pm. The 90s is open on Mon-Thurs from 11am-7pm and on Friday from 11am-4pm. It accepts both walk ins and appointment visitation.
A picture of the email sent to all students is given below
For more information regarding the flu shots for students and staff shttps://www.uky.edu/coronavirus/do-your-part/flu-shots/student-flu-shots
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