Flu Shots at UHS – By Appointment Only

UT students, staff and faculty can get flu shots at UHS by appointment only.

Getting a flu shot this fall is as important as ever. It takes around two weeks from the time you receive the vaccine to develop protection. Get your shot to protect yourself and others during peak flu season. Getting vaccinated can help prevent flu from disrupting your classes, work and has been shown to reduce severity of illness in those who get vaccinated but still get sick.

If you have recently had COVID-19, you can get your flu shot as long as you are no longer in isolation or quarantine and your symptoms have resolved or are mild. You can get a flu shot if you have recently received or plan to receive a COVID-19 booster

Who Can Get a Flu Shot at the UHS Clinics?

Current UT faculty, staff and students.

Not eligible:

Family members of current students and employees, even if they are covered on a UT insurance plan.
Retirees

Type of Vaccine Administered

Fluzone Quadrivalent. This vaccine is preservative (thimerosal)-free and latex-free.

Do not get this vaccine if you have had a severe reaction to a previous flu vaccine or if you have a significant allergy to eggs. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare provider for guidance.

UHS will not be administering the high dose or adjuvanted vaccine made specifically for people 65 and older. Please discuss with your healthcare provider which vaccine type is best for you.

Cost and Payment

Insurance is billed for:

UT faculty/staff with UT Select or insurance accepted by UHS.
UT students with insurance plans accepted by UHS (excludes Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and managed Medicare/Medicaid plans OR plans with a non-U.S. claims’ address).

$10 will be billed to you via the MyUHS portal if:

You are uninsured
Your insurance is not accepted by UHS
Your insurance is accepted by UHS, but you don’t enter valid insurance information when scheduling your flu shot appointment online.