Collegiate Times

The first of three flu shot clinics will be held Tuesday in Squires Student Center.

Tuesday’s clinic, to be held for students in the Commonwealth Ballroom of Squires Student Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will administer only the seasonal flu vaccine. The H1N1 vaccine is not yet available through the university.

Students insured through GM-Southwest Inc., which is the school-sponsored health insurance plan, have coverage for the seasonal flu vaccine as well as the H1N1 vaccine.

An arrangement between GM-Southwest and Intravene allows certain students to receive the vaccine without having to pay any out-of-pocket expenses. Students insured through GM-Southwest need to present their insurance card to receive this benefit.

Students with medical insurance through other providers can still to obtain the vaccination, but will be asked to pay up front. Students can pay with cash, credit card or check. The student will receive a statement that will allow reimbursement from their individual insurance company.

Additional clinics are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, at McComas Hall Gym from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 2, at McComas Hall Gym from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The seasonal flu vaccine will cost $24.99.

University wage employees can receive the seasonal flu vaccine on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the McComas Hall Gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The vaccine will be free of cost for members covered by COVA health care. Employees need to have their Hokie Passport with them. There will also be a clinic on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute.

Additional vaccine clinics will be posted on the university’s flue season website. For more information contact the Schiffert Health Center at 540-231-5313.