University of North Texas 
Flu Vaccinations at the SHWC for Fall 2023
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides free flu vaccinations to students. Flu vaccinations are free to students currently enrolled in classes and paying the student medical services fee. No appointment is necessary for walk-in flu shots on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons .Students do have to check in at the Student Health and Wellness Center on the second floor of Chestnut Hall to get vaccinated.
Students who are not currently sick and are seeing a Student Health and Wellness Center provider can also request to get their flu vaccination while at the clinic for their appointment. Students who are sick should consult with their medical provider if they can get a flu vaccination or if they need to wait until they are better before getting vaccinated.
Ways to Prevent Getting the Flu
- Get your flu vaccination. Studies have shown that getting your annual flu vaccination can reduce your chances of being
hospitalized from flu and possibly reduce the severity of the symptoms of the flu
virus. Getting vaccinated also provides protection for others you might be in contact
with such as infants, the elderly or others who might be at higher risk for having
serious complications from flu infections.
- Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use
an alcohol-based hand rub. Hand sanitizer is available for students at the Meadows
Center for Health Resources in Chestnut Hall 301. UNT departments can request hand
sanitizer from the Office of Emergency Management & Safety Services by emailing Robyn.Warren@unt.edu and specifying how many bottles you need for your department.
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue, napkin, or other disposable
items, if available, or cough/sneeze into your elbow to avoid spreading germs. If
you do cough or sneeze into your hands, make sure to wash your hands with soap and
water or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- Avoid sick people as much as possible. People infected with the flu may be able to
infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 days after becoming
sick. If you or a family member is sick, they should stay home until at least 24 hours
after a fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities (such as
groceries or medications).
- Clean and disinfect services and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu. If you use your computer, phone or tablet while sick, make sure to check the manufacturer's website for recommended methods for disinfecting your device. Devices with screen protectors might also have additional options for cleaning agents that won't damage your device but refer to the screen protector manufacturer's website for recommendations.
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