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Dear DU community members,
Great news! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends the new bivalent (updated Omicron) booster for all those 12 years and older who have previously received the primary COVID-19 vaccine and/or the monovalent (original) booster. Please use the CDC vaccination calculator to determine if you are currently eligible to receive the new COVID-19 bivalent booster or when you will be eligible.
Flu and Covid-19 Booster Clinic
The Health and Counseling Center (HCC) has partnered with Safeway Pharmacy to bring the bivalent booster shot to DU’s campus. We are combining the flu shot clinics with COVID-19 bivalent booster clinics and changing the location of our flu clinics to accommodate the additional space needed to administer the COVID-19 boosters.
Booster Requires Appointment
Although the flu shot clinic is a walk-up clinic and no appointment is needed, you must make an appointment through your myhealth account to receive the COVID-19 bivalent booster at the clinic.
Location Change: Daniels College Of Business, Rm 125 (Marcus Commons)
The flu/COVID-19 booster clinics will take place in the Daniels College of Business (DCB), room 125, also known as the Marcus Commons at the dates and times listed below. Thanks to DCB for the use of their space for such an extended period.
Clinic Dates And Times
Wednesdays 1:30-4:30 p.m. October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 November 2 November 9 November 16
Thursdays 2:00-4:00 p.m. October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27
Fridays 9:00-11:00 a.m. November 11 November 18
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go to the clinic to receive only the flu shot?
Yes, you may walk into the flu/COVID -19 booster clinic without an appointment to receive your flu shot during the dates and times listed above.
Do I need an appointment for the COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Yes, you must make an appointment through your myhealth account. If you make your appointment for one of the dates listed above, you will go to the Marcus Commons in Daniels College of Business at the appointed time to receive your COVID-19 booster. If you make your appointment for a Friday, you will go to the HCC at the appointed time to receive your COVID-19 booster. The location will be listed on your appointment confirmation in your myhealth account.
Can I receive my flu shot at the same time as my COVID-19 booster?
Yes, you may receive the flu shot, either before or after your COVID-19 booster; however, you must have an appointment to receive the COVID-19 booster. You do not need an appointment for the flu shot if you go to the shot clinic during one of the times listed above.
Will the vaccinations received at DU’s flu/COVID-19 booster clinic be updated in the myhealth account?
Yes, your DU myhealth account will be automatically updated with your vaccination information if you receive either the flu or the COVID-19 booster, or both, at the clinics or at the HCC.
I don’t have Cigna insurance nor student health insurance, may I receive a flu shot?
Yes, the flu shots are being offered at no charge to the DU community through a partnership with HCC and Human Resources and Inclusive Community (HRIC).
I don’t have Cigna insurance nor student health insurance, may I receive a COVID-19 booster?
Yes, the COVID-19 boosters are free to the DU community and are available to the DU community during these clinics through a partnership between the HCC and Safeway Pharmacy.
I received the monovalent (original) vaccine or booster less than two months ago, may I receive the new bivalent booster?
No, you are not eligible for the new bivalent booster until 2 months have passed since your last COVID-19 vaccination. Please use the CDC vaccination calculator to determine whether or not you are eligible to receive the new bivalent booster.
I have not received any COVID-19 shots, may I receive the new bivalent booster?
No, you must first receive the entire primary series of COVID-19 shots and two months must pass before you are eligible to receive the new bivalent booster. Please use the CDC vaccination calculator to determine whether or not you are eligible to receive the new bivalent booster
Do I have to get the flu shot and/or COVID-19 bivalent booster at DU?
No, you may get the shot at any medical facility or pharmacy that offers the shot. Remember that you must upload proof of your vaccination to your myhealth account by December 15th.
Can family members receive the flu shot and/or COVID-19 booster shot at DU’s shot clinics?
No, family members cannot receive the flu shot and/or COVID-19 booster at the clinics on campus. However, the shots are widely available at local pharmacies.
Sincerely,
Eric Hartman
Executive Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Therese Mashak
Public Health Project Manager, Enterprise Risk Management
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