Flu Clinics
Flu Season 2024-2025
To: All UMass Chan Students
This year’s flu season is fast approaching. Student Health has implemented a mandatory flu vaccination reporting program for UMass Chan students, which is required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). The flu vaccine is mandatory for all clinical students and strongly recommended for non-clinical students. Clinical students must receive the flu vaccine by December 15, 2024.
Student flu clinics will be held September 30 –November 1. Please plan ahead for your appointment and click on the link to schedule. https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FluShot@umassmemorial.com/bookings/
- Bring your driver’s license with you. Your school ID will not suffice as identification requires DOB.
- Dress accordingly. Wear clothing that easily allows access to the deltoid area of the upper arm.
- If you are at an away rotation or clinical site, you can ask if that site will provide the vaccine.
If you are unable to attend one of the flu clinics, and received it at outside facility, please submit documentation to student health @ studenthealth@umassmemorial.org.
Documentation must include the following information or it will not be accepted:
- Your first and last name
- Your date of birth
- The name of the vaccine given
- The date the vaccine was given
Students who have a medical exemption must submit a note annually to Student Health from their provider explaining the reason for the medical contraindication.
Individuals who have concerns about the flu vaccine due to deeply held religious beliefs, should contact Matthew Lyford, UMass Chan Human Resources. Matthew.lyford@umassmed.edu and please CC studenthealth@umassmemorial.org.
The updated COVID-19 vaccine is recommended, but not required for clinical students. It is not offered through the clinics. Additional information is available on the Hub. If you do receive an updated COVID- 19 vaccine, please scan a copy to studenthealth@umassmemorial.org.
Thank you,
Student Health Services