Medical Clinic

Influenza (Flu) information

Be a flu fighter!  

This year it is even more important to do everything you can to stay healthy, including protecting yourself and others with an annual influenza vaccination.

Get your flu vaccination at the Medical Clinic

  • Easy scheduling. Make an appointment that is convenient for your schedule Call: 320-308-3191 or schedule online: myhealthservices.stcloudstate.edu
  • Covered by insurance. Most insurance companies cover preventative services like a flu shot.
  • Don't let the flu mess up your semester. Influenza can take a person out of action for a week or more. The flu vaccine is your best insurance against missing school, especially during the end of the semester. 

Why get the flu shot?

  • It can save your life. While the flu is common, it can cause some serious complications that sometimes require hospitalization, such as dehydration, worsening of chronic illnesses, bacterial pneumonia, and ear or sinus infections. In fact, influenza can lead to death in serious cases.
  • You won’t miss as many classes. It’s difficult to miss classes and stay caught up, especially when it’s from illness. Whether you are hospitalized or take time off to recuperate at home, getting the flu could cost you academically.
  • You cannot get the flu from the vaccine. A common misconception is that you can contract the flu from a flu vaccine, but that is not possible because the shot uses a deadened form of the virus.

Ways to Prevent the Flu

Cold or Flu?

What to do if you believe you have influenza

When to seek medical advice

For additional help, please contact:

Medical Clinic
Eastman Hall 2nd Floor
320-308-3191
myhealthservices.stcloudstate.edu

Schedule a flu shot
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