Lamar University's Student Health Center Hosts Annual Flu Clinic

Strategic Insights -

The Lamar University Student Health Center is gearing up for its annual flu clinic, scheduled to take place on October 9-10 in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. The clinic will offer flu shots to students, faculty, and staff, with a cost of $28 for students and $30 for faculty. Nancy Dover, assistant director of medical services, emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated, stating that the vaccine is about 95% effective and can help reduce the chances of contracting the disease.

Key Takeaways:

  • The flu clinic will be held on October 9-10 in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center.
  • The cost of the flu shot is $28 for students and $30 for faculty.
  • Nancy Dover, assistant director of medical services, highlighted the importance of getting vaccinated, stating that the vaccine is about 95% effective.
  • The vaccine takes about two weeks for protection to develop.
  • There can be side effects after receiving the vaccination, but it is just the body's response to building a protection.
  • The process of receiving a vaccine is quick and easy, taking less than four minutes.
  • The health center aims to vaccinate at least 300 individuals over the season.
  • For more information, visit the Student Health Center website at shc@lamar.edu or call 409-880-8466.

Statistics:

  • The vaccine is about 95% effective.
  • The vaccine takes about two weeks for protection to develop.
  • The health center aims to vaccinate at least 300 individuals over the season.
  • The cost of the flu shot is $28 for students and $30 for faculty.

Sources:

  • Byline: Aaron Saenz, UP photo
  • Up photo by Aaron Saenz