Flu season is right around the corner. When it comes to the flu, there’s no better way to defend yourself, your family, and your community than by making sure you receive a flu shot. Those enrolled in the Beloit College Health Plan will have the flu shot cost covered at 100%.

“Having just spent the better part of the past three years in a pandemic of a respiratory virus nature, it probably comes as no surprise to you that the influenza virus is quite easily transmitted in close quarters by respiratory means, and that the impending winter weather moving us indoors will do nothing to lessen that risk. But what will lessen that risk? A flu shot,” said Rachel Bergstrom, Emergent Infectious Diseases Instructor.

Seasonal flu shots will once again be offered to faculty and staff by way of a drive through Flu Shot Clinic. Beloit Occupational Health nursing staff will administer the flu vaccines via a drive up process at their facility located at 1650 Lee Lane. Beloit Occupational Health Directions-Google Map

Seasonal flu shot drive-thru clinic for faculty, staff and their spouses/partners

Where: Beloit Occupational Health and Wellness Center- 1650 Lee Lane, Beloit

When: Oct, 18, 2022 at 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Oct. 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. or 4:30-5:30 pm

Dress for the flu shot by wearing a short sleeve shirt and/or have an outer layer that is easily removed.

Occupational Health is offering a flu shot that is specifically for individuals who are 65 and older. If you are 65 or older, please let Occupational Health know when you arrive, before the vaccine is administered.

Those enrolled in the Beloit College Health Plan will have the flu shot cost covered at 100%. If you are not covered by the Beloit College health plan, the cost is $30 for the regular flu shot and $70 for the high dose flu shot. If you are covered by another health plan, you may have other no-cost options.

Not able to make the drive thru clinic? For those on the health plan, no-cost flu shots are also available at in-network pharmacies. Visit anthem.com or use the Sydney Health mobile app to find a pharmacy near you. Then, call ahead or visit the pharmacy’s website for flu shot details — some pharmacies require an appointment.

Reminder: COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are also available through your health care provider or local pharmacies.