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Protect Yourself and Others from the Flu this Year: Stick and Treat Flu Vaccine Clinic

Strategic Insights

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The Pat Walker Health Center at the University of Arkansas will host the annual Stick and Treat flu vaccine clinic on Friday, October 31st, from 12-3:30 p.m. inside the health center's atrium. The drop-in clinic is open to all U of A students, faculty, and staff, and no appointments are required. Vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, and those who receive a flu vaccine will be given Halloween treats. To attend, individuals should bring their U of A ID card and insurance card, as a discounted self-pay option will be available for those without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the flu vaccine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pat Walker Health Center will host the annual Stick and Treat flu vaccine clinic on October 31st from 12-30 p.m. inside the health center's atrium.
  • The clinic is open to all U of A students, faculty, and staff, and no appointments are required.
  • Vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Pat Walker Health Center will hand out Halloween treats to those who receive their flu vaccine at the clinic.
  • Individuals should bring their U of A ID card and insurance card to the flu clinic, and a discounted self-pay option will be available for those without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the flu vaccine.
  • The 2025-2026 influenza vaccine is a trivalent flu vaccine injection designed to protect against three different strains of the virus including Type A and B viruses.
  • The vaccine will be available for anyone who has not had a flu shot already, and individuals can still get vaccinated even if they cannot attend the Stick and Treat flu vaccine clinic.
  • Pat Walker Health Center shared tips to prevent the spread of flu, including avoiding close contact with sick people, staying home if sick, covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, washing hands often, and disinfecting surfaces that may be contaminated with flu germs.

Statistics:

  • The clinic will be open from 12-3:30 p.m. on October 31st.
  • The vaccine is designed to protect against three different strains of the virus: an A(H1N1) virus, an A(H3N2) virus, and a B/Victoria lineage virus.
  • Vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • A discounted self-pay option will be available for those without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the flu vaccine.

Sources:

  • University of Arkansas press release: "Stick and Treat Flu Vaccine Clinic to be held on October 31st"
  • Pat Walker Health Center website: "Flu Vaccine Clinic"

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