Flu shots are now available!

Flu shots will be available in the Olin Health Center Allergy & Immunization Clinic for all members of the following groups:

• MSU Students
• MSU Faculty and Staff
• MSU Retirees
• Spouses or domestic partners of any of the above groups

• persons with underlying serious chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease or long-term health conditions that weaken the immune system (such as cancer or HIV/AIDS)
• adults 65 years of age and older
• women who will be pregnant during influenza season (November to March)
• health-care workers with direct patient care
• out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children less than 6 months of age
  

Allergy & Immunization Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. No appointment is necessary. Flu vaccine cost is $37. The cost is $20 for enrolled MSU students who pre-pay at the time of the visit.

The Office of the University Physician will also be administering flu vaccine at various locations and times, please visit their website for more information. Individuals not affiliated with MSU may want to contact the Ingham County Health Department for information about flu shot availability, 887-4316.

You are encouraged to actively help prevent the spread of colds and flu. Be a germ stopper! Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue and throw it away. Clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol based gel:

• After you sneeze or cough
• After using the bathroom
• Before you eat
• Before you touch your eyes, mouth or nose.

• People who have a severe allergy to hens' eggs
• People who have had a severe reaction to a flu shot in the past
• People who previously developed Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) in the 6 weeks after getting a flu shot

Individuals desiring more information about the flu or flu vaccine may call the Olin Phone Information Nurse 24 hours per day at 353-5557.