Wellness Weekly: Why get a flu shot

The Marquette University Medical Clinic will host injectable influenza vaccination clinics throughout the fall semester for students and employees. The full schedule is available on Marquette Today.

There is no charge for the vaccination for full-time undergraduate students and employees and dependents participating in Marquette's medical insurance plan. For employees and eligible dependents who are enrolled in one of the university's health plans, bring your insurance card to the flu clinic. For all others, the cost of the vaccination is $25.

As a reminder, the 2024-25 My Wellness year started on Sept. 1. Log your flu shot to earn points in the My Wellness Portal.

Why get a flu shot?

According to the CDC:

• Every year, flu vaccination prevents illnesses, medical visits, hospitalizations and deaths.
• Flu vaccination is an important preventive tool for people with chronic health conditions. Flu vaccination has been associated with lower rates of some cardiac events among in people with heart disease.
• It is important for those who are pregnant to get vaccinated to protect from flu illness and hospitalization. Vaccination has been shown to help protect the baby from flu infection for several months after birth, before the baby can be vaccinated.
• While some people who get vaccinated still get sick, flu vaccination has been shown in several studies to reduce the severity of illness.
• Your protection from a flu vaccine declines over time. Yearly vaccination is needed for the best protection.

For more information, visit the CDC website or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.

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