UAB offering drive-thru flu vaccines
Medical experts are strongly emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu this year. The goal is to prevent additional stress on the nation’s healthcare system, already under significant strain from the COVID-19 pandemic.
To ensure our campus community has the best opportunity to be vaccinated against the flu, UAB Occupational Medicine will be hosting FREE drive-thru clinics this month. The clinics are available to UAB students and campus employees, and it’s recommended to make an appointment in advance.
Key Details:
- Drive-thru flu vaccine clinic
- Open to all UAB campus employees and students
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Nov. 13th and 20th
- Located in 12th Street Parking Deck (must enter on the 13th Street side)
- Make appointment through UAB online system
- Only 1-2 people can be vaccinated per vehicle
- Both individuals must be on the driver’s side of the vehicle and able to open their car door to receive the vaccine
- Vaccine administered to left arm only
- The vaccine is given in the upper arm, so plan your attire for easy access to that area.
- You must have completed your daily Healthcheck and show your Event Passport
- You must wear a mask
- Your temperature will be taken
- You must wait on location for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine per CDC guidelines
- Employees who are pregnant, allergic to eggs, or have previously had a adverse reaction and wish to receive their flu vaccine by Occupational Medicine should consult their primary care physician prior and have written permission to receive.
- Visit uab.edu/flu for more information