Flu shots offered on Newberg campus next week

Save the dates for flu shot clinics on the Newberg campus next week. Both will be in Hoover 103:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 15, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

The flu shots are offered to employees and students. There will be no appointments; the shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis, but we ask that we do not congregate in large groups.

Regence and Kaiser health insurance are accepted. For other health insurance insurance, see this list of all the insurance groups they accept without prepayment. Family members can participate, but please note that they vaccinate children over 9 years of age with parental consent. All Kaiser members have to be 18 and over.

For those without an accepted insurance, the cost is $30. They accept cash or check. No debit or credit cards.

We expect that they will be able to administer about 25 to 30 vaccinations per hour, so please come prepared:

  • Prefill and bring the insurance form attached (they need to be completely filled out including home address, date of birth, insurance ID# and signature.) Kaiser Vaccination form; General Insurance Vaccination form
  • Bring your insurance card
  • Wear loose or flexible cuffs to expedite the vaccination process
  • Wear a mask and keep at least 6 feet distance from each other

Below are some important items to remember before you get a flu shot:

Q: Does the flu shot protect against COVID-19?
A: No. The flu shot doesn’t protect against COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death. If fewer people get the flu, care teams can focus their time and resources on providing COVID-19 patients with the care they need.

Q: Should a flu vaccine be given to someone with suspected of confirmed COVID-19?
A: No. If you tested positive for COVID-19, or believe you might have it, it’s best to wait before getting a flu shot. This will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to anyone in the flu shot location, including other patients and healthcare teams.

We have included some informational guides about flu shots as well:

Be informed and be well!

Any questions? Please contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2181.

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