All employees are encouraged to get a flu vaccine annually. Willamette University has partnered with Kroger Health to offer flu shots at our upcoming clinic. This year, we will hold flu shot clinics for faculty and staff on both campuses. Additionally, we will have a limited number of flu shots available for dependent children and spouses. To be eligible, employees and their family members must be 65 years old or younger. Please note that Kaiser Insurance members must be 18 years or older to participate.
*Students: Please contact the Bishop Wellness Health Clinic for more information about how to get your flu shot.
Locations:Salem Campus - Wednesday, October 2, 10am - 2pm in Henkle Gym West (lower level of Sparks). (Sign ups close on Monday, 9/30, at 4:00pm)
Portland Campus - Friday, October 4, 10:00am - 1:00pm in the Hammer Conference Room. (Sign ups close on Wednesday, 10/2, at 4:00pm)
An appointment will be required this year (walk-ins will not be allowed).
Please schedule your flu shot appointment through WISE and click on the tab labeled "Sign-up," on the left side of the page.
To Receive A Shot, You Must:
- Bring the completed Vaccine Consent Form and your insurance card to your vaccination appointment;
- Be age 65 or younger;
- Be age 18 – 65 if you are a Kaiser Insurance member (if not insured by Kaiser, the clinic can provide shots to those as young as 9 years of age);
- Not had an anaphylactic-type reaction to latex;
- Not have an allergy to chicken eggs and/or egg products;
- Not have an allergy to Thimerosal (used as a preservative in vaccines);
- Not be exhibiting symptoms other than mild coughing, runny nose, and/or diarrhea;
- Not have a history of Guillain-Barré Syndrome;
- Not had a serious reaction after receiving a prior influenza and/or pneumonia vaccination;
- Meet any CDC eligibility requirements required at the date of service; and
- Ensure you are dressed appropriately so the nurse can reach your upper arm.
*Clinic providers encourage you to have a snack and come hydrated.
Please contact the Human Resources office at (503) 370-6210 or hr@willamette.edu if you have any questions.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our community healthy!