Getting a yearly seasonal flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting yourself against seasonal flu.  Health and Wellness Services is now offering the seasonla flu vaccine in our office.

When Can I Get A Flu Shot?

We encourage you to call Suffolk Health & Wellness Services, 5th Floor, 73 Tremont Street,
(617) 573-8260 to make an appointment or walk-in at your convenience during our newly expanded walk-in hours (9am-4pm Monday-Friday).

Just walk in to our upcoming campus Flu Clinic on Monday November 1st, 9:00am-4:00pm at Health & Wellness Services, 5th Floor, 73 Tremont Street

How Much Does It Cost?

FREE for students enrolled in Suffolk's Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP).

If you are not enrollled in the SSHIP, the charge is $15 (cash or check only). This may be reimbursable through your insurance company.

Be sure to bring your Suffolk ID and your health insurance card with you!

Key Facts About The 2010-2011 Flu Vaccine:

The seasonal flu vaccine protects against three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1, and two other influenza viruses (an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus). The viruses in the vaccine change each year based on international surveillance and scientists' estimations about which types and strains of viruses will circulate in a given year. About 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus infection develop in the body.

Should I Get The Flu Shot?
Health experts now recommend that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated against influenza. Each flu season, different flu viruses can spread and they can affect people differently based on their body’s ability to fight infection. Even healthy children and adults can get very sick from the flu.

Use these resources for more information about the flu vaccine:

CDC Flu Vaccination Fact Sheet

CDC Information on seasonal influenza