Influenza Vaccination (Flu Shots) Schedule for 2006-2007

In an average season, influenza, a respiratory infection, affects about 20% of a community, resulting in 40,000 deaths nationwide.

The best time to receive the flu vaccine is from mid-October to mid-November to allow time for immunity to develop before the winter flu season starts (In Michigan, usually in Jan) and to last through the season. It takes two weeks for immunity to develop.

Local Flu Vaccine Availability:

Flu Vaccine is now available at University Health Services for CMU students, and for faculty, staff, and their spouses and dependents age 14 years or older. CMU retirees and MMCC students are also eligible. Vaccine is offered in the UHS Quick Care Clinic, Foust 104, Monday-Friday, 8:30-10:00 a.m., no appointment needed. Park in Lot 29 at designated signs. Charge is $25.

Payment to University Health Services may be made by cash, check or charged to an employee's university account.

For information on influenza activity in the U.S., including activity maps, click here.