Shots take sting out of flu season

Susan Hiner, registered nurse with Student Health Services, administers a flu shot on Nov. 4 in the rotunda of Strong Hall. Student Health Services will offer the vaccinations across campus through Nov. 20.

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Student Health Services is offering immunizations to help alleviate the severity of this year’s flu season.

Student Health Services is conducting numerous immunization clinics around campus. The flu shot costs $14.

A new option for receiving the vaccine also is available for healthy people ages 5 to 49.

A nasal mist vaccine will be available at all the clinics at Watkins Memorial Health Center and by appointment. The intranasal mist vaccine costs $51.

For more information, stop by one of the clinics or call 864-9507 to schedule an appointment.

Flu immunizations
Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mrs. E’s banquet room
Nov. 1, 3-6 p.m.: Watkins Memorial Health Center, first-floor conference room
Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Kansas Union, Traditions Area
Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, 1621 Edgehill Road
Nov. 18, 3-6 p.m.: Delta Chi fraternity, 1245 West Campus Road
Nov. 19, 3-6 p.m.: Watkins Memorial Health Center, first-floor conference room
Nov. 20, 1-4 p.m.: Watkins Memorial Health Center, first-floor conference room