Flu Clinics

Flu shots are the best way to help prevent influenza, commonly known as flu. Although flu shots offer no guarantee against getting sick, you can protect yourself from the risk of flu-related complications by getting a flu shot at one of the upcoming on-campus clinics, your local drug store, or a doctor's office.

Getting Vaccinated

• If you have state employee (COVA) health coverage, the flu vaccine is covered with no out-of-pocket cost for you and for your covered family members. 
• If you have other health insurance, check with your health plan to find out about coverage for the flu vaccine, and where to get it. The on-campus flu clinics do not accept other health insurance.
• If you do not have health insurance, or if your health plan does not cover the flu vaccine, contact your local health district or the Richmond City health district to inquire about flu vaccination clinics. 
• If you are a VCUarts employee in Qatar with QLM or COVA Care health coverage, you may obtain the flu vaccine seasonally through Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) health centers by presenting your HMC card.
• If you are a COVA HealthAware participant and intend to use your flu shot to obtain "Do Right" credit in your Aetna Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), be sure to obtain written confirmation of your flu shot from the clinic or pharmacy where you receive the shot.
• Most pharmacies offer flu vaccination. To receive the flu shot at no cost, call a local retail pharmacy to verify that they offer onsite immunizations and that they participate in your health plan’s pharmacy network.

Clinic Information

As a convenience to university faculty and staff working on campus, VCU HR has arranged for Walgreens, a participating pharmacy with the COVA health plans, to conduct flu immunization clinics on campus in October.  This year, the COVID vaccine will also be available. When you come for your flu shot, just request the COVID vaccine at that time.

Employees must bring their health plan ID card and photo ID to the clinic at their appointed time. Only university faculty and staff may schedule appointments or walk in for the on-campus clinics; family members should not be brought to the clinics. Employees who are not feeling well should not attend the clinics.

On the day of your appointment, make sure to bring a completed Vaccine Administration Record - Informed Consent for Vaccination Form (PDF), as this paperwork is required before receiving your immunization. You should also review the Vaccine Information Statement (PDF). You may want to wear loose-fitting clothing to ensure the provider can access your upper arm to provide the shot.