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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say everyone
6 months and older should be vaccinated against flu.

Learn about flu, when to call your provider, how to care for yourself when you're sick and why vaccination's so important.

Students and other UHS patients:


Walk-in flu vaccinations are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m. at UHS' public health office, on the first floor of the health center.

You can also make an appointment to be vaccinated; call (413) 577-5101. If you already have an appointment with a UHS provider, you can be vaccinated at the same time – just ask!

Vaccinations will be billed to your health insurance; remember to bring your plan’s ID card with you.

Both injected and inhaled forms of the flu vaccine are available.

If UHS is not your primary care provider:


See your regular healthcare provider for a vaccination, attend a community clinic or stop by one of the many retailers offering flu vaccines.

To find a vaccination site near you, visit the Centers for Disease Control website.


Be Health Smart

For you and your community

These simple steps can help keep you healthier!

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow instead of into your hands. Throw used tissues into the trash.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, to reduce the spread of germs.

• Don't share food, drinks, utensils and other similar items.

• If you’re sick, stay home from school or work, and limit contact with others.

"Get Well Meals"

UMass Dining offers "Get Well Meals" for students who are unable to dine due to illness.

Meals are packaged for pickup and include

Hot soup
Crackers
Fresh fruit
Ginger ale
Water
Juices
Hot tea
Toast and jelly
Flavored Jello

To order a meal, contact the management staff of the dining commons nearest you. Place your order and specify a pickup time. Give your ID card to a roommate, friend or Resident Assistant who's able to pick up your meal and bring it to you. The meal will be deducted from your dining plan.

Questions? Call the UMass Dining dietitian, (413) 545-5379.