University of Utah to hold on to free flu shot clinic

Free flu shots is going to be on the market to students on the University of Utah in the future.

SALT LAKE CITY — Free flu shots will probably be on the market to students with the University of Utah in a few days.

The legislative branch with the Associated Students on the U. has allocated $12,000 to provide the free vaccinations to 800 students. Most of the vaccinations will be provided to students at the Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Field House. The remainder shots are going to be provided with the Center for Student Wellness to prospects who don’t have insurance.

“Each vaccination we give plays a role in the entire health on the campus,” said Michael Chen, ASUU Student Services director. “Each person which is immune lowers danger to others.”

The 2012 National College Health Assessment from your American College Health Association found 58.9 percent of students are not vaccinated contrary to the flu within the past twelve months, 58.3 percent of students experienced the flu and caused 13.9 percent of most students to have a negative influence on academics.

“The flu can spread right away with a college campus where students are reaching a huge selection of other people each semester,” Chen said. “By giving the vaccinations free of charge, we hope to hold the campus and students healthy.”

The flu shot bill continues to be a yearly collaboration between ASUU Student Services Board, Student Health Advisory Committee plus the Center for Student Wellness. The free flu shot clinics have served a lot more than 2,800 students during the last four years.