UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With flu season approaching, University Health Services is encouraging Penn State students to get vaccinated at its annual student flu vaccine clinics, part of the #StoptheFluPSU campaign.
Clinics will be held at Alumni Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center and at the Student Health Center from early October through mid-November.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness and, in some cases, lead to hospitalization or death. College campuses are especially susceptible to rapid transmission because of close living quarters and high levels of social interaction.
An annual flu shot is the most effective way to reduce the risk of getting the flu, and vaccination has been shown to lessen the severity of illness in people who are vaccinated but still get sick. Students who skip vaccination risk missing classes and exams, falling behind academically and being unable to take part in campus activities.
2026 student flu vaccine clinics
Flu vaccine clinics for students at University Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates:
- Monday, Oct. 5 — Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
- Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
- Thursday, Oct. 8 — Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
- Thursday, Oct. 15 — 204 and 205, Student Health Center
- Tuesday, Oct. 20 — 204 and 205, Student Health Center
- Thursday, Oct. 22 — 204 and 205, Student Health Center
- Thursday, Oct. 29 — 204 and 205, Student Health Center
- Tuesday, Nov. 3 — 204 and 205, Student Health Center
- Thursday, Nov. 5 — Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
- Monday, Nov. 9 — Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 — Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
- Thursday, Nov. 19 — 204 and 205, Student Health Center
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Students can schedule an appointment through myUHS.
Before arriving, students must complete the required forms in myUHS, upload their health insurance card, and bring both their Penn State ID and appointment barcode.
Students at Commonwealth Campuses are encouraged to contact their campus health service, if available, or a local provider about flu vaccination options in their area.
2026 employee flu vaccine clinics
Employees and their dependents age 18 and older who are enrolled in a Penn State health insurance plan can also receive a flu vaccine at the UHS Pharmacy, located on campus near the Eisenhower Parking Deck.
Flu vaccine clinics for employees will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:
- Friday, Oct. 2 — UHS Pharmacy, Student Health Center
- Friday, Oct. 16 — UHS Pharmacy, Student Health Center
Both clinics accept walk-ins, though employees are encouraged to call ahead to schedule an appointment at 814-865-4847, option 1. More information about the flu vaccine clinics is available on the UHS website.
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