Student Flu Shots Now Available
Flu season spans from October to May each year, which aligns directly with some of the busiest times of the academic calendar. Those who contract the flu can be sidelined for days鈥攎issing classes, events and time with friends. A quick flu shot, often covered in-full by insurance, helps those who receive it stay healthy and flu-free.
鈥淪tay healthy, stay connected and make this year one without the flu,鈥 says Dr. Karen Nardella, M.D., Barnes Center at The Arch medical director. 鈥淪imple steps like getting your flu shot, practicing good hand hygiene and staying home to rest when you鈥檙e sick, go a long way in keeping our campus community healthy and connected.鈥
Protect Yourself and Your Plans, Schedule Your Flu Shot Today
As the Barnes Center at The Arch monitors the flu season, the health and wellness team is anticipating a rise in聽 cases this year. Campus flu clinics are available for students to receive the influenza vaccine (flu shot). In addition to flu clinics, appointments are also available through the University Pharmacy. Additional information is available on the .
- When are flu clinics offered? Oct.-Nov. 2025. Additional clinics will be scheduled based on demand.
- Are appointments fast? Yes, usually under 15 minutes.
- Is there a cost? Most flu shots are covered in full by insurance. Students who have a co-pay or medical charge applied will be billed accordingly to their Bursar account. Please know, ability to pay is not a barrier to service.
- Is it easy to schedule an appointment? Yes! Flu clinic appointments can be scheduled on the . If you have questions, don鈥檛 hesitate to call the Barnes Center at 315.443.8000 for further support.
- How do I find the flu clinic schedule? The schedule is made available to students within the聽. More information about the portal is available on the聽.
- What if the flu clinics don鈥檛 work with my schedule? There are always additional flu shot appointments available at the .
For questions please contact the by calling聽 315.443.8000 or emailing BarnesCenter@syr.edu.
