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“If only I had listened to Bwog and gotten my flu shot”
Flu season is upon us. Don’t let the sickness get ahold of you – get a free flu shot at one of the “flu fairs” or at Medical Services in John Jay Hall. Did we mention it’s FREE? All you need is your Columbia ID. Trust Momma Bwog on this, flu shots are your best friend.
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recommend getting an annual influenza vaccine, or “flu shot”, as the most effective way to protect yourself, family, friends, and colleagues from the flu.
The flu shot is a protective measure, and you cannot get sick from it.
Columbia Health is providing flu shots to students, faculty, and staff on the Morningside Campus this Fall, free of charge. A full listing of these flu vaccination events, or “flu fairs,” can be found at www.health.columbia.edu/flu.
These events do not require an appointment. Just bring your Columbia ID.
As an alternative to the flu fairs, you may get your flu shot at Medical Services in John Jay Hall. Students can schedule an appointment online at https://secure.health.columbia.edu with your UNI and password. Faculty, staff, and students can also call (212) 854-7426 to make an appointment.
Please feel free to contact us with questions at (212) 854-2284.
Momma Bwog also feels inclined to let Barnard students know that (potentially free) flu shot frenzy will be coming soon via Primary Health Care; unfortunately for now, showing up to Lerner with your Barnard ID will not suffice.
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@Putin Reloaded I wonder how many students rushed off to get a shot thinking it was required? What a handy mistake for the vaccine pushers!
@BC '16 Hi! I am a Barnard student who works with Primary Health Care and Well Woman at Barnard and students are absolutely NOT required to get flu shots [nor are any of those other people I’m pretty sure], although we suggest it! just putting that out there —
@Anonymous Many colleges do require their students to get the flu shot. Ironically most of the Seven Sisters require it. Also all healthcare workers in New York State must get the flu shot.
@Lili Brown You are totally right – students are not mandated to receive flu shots. Our writer for this post misinterpreted some information about the flu shot-related events that Columbia Medical Services are offering to Columbia students this season. We have since updated the post to correct this oversight. Thanks!