As fall begins, it is time to start thinking about getting your influenza vaccination.
Beginning Oct. 21, staff receive their free influenza vaccinations at various open clinics. All health care providers, students and employees are expected to document their vaccination status in the database (receipt of vaccine, reason for vaccine declination or vaccination received elsewhere).
An enterprise-wide goal of 90 percent has been set for vaccination receipt. This includes the clinical enterprise, UNMC and Clarkson College.
As a reminder, tracking of vaccinations must be completed by Dec. 31 to comply with national reporting requirements.
A variety of venues are available to receive the vaccine:
- Open clinics beginning Oct. 21 — view the full schedule here.
- Clinic and inpatient units (staff assigned to clinics and inpatient units can receive vaccination on their units).
- Special clinics — Some student groups and specialized employees will have specific clinics established. Contact your department leadership for additional information.
- Off-site (VA, private physician, retail pharmacy).
The online system will enable you to easily insert where you received your vaccine or your reasons for declination.
Click here to complete the online form now. Protect yourself, protect your patients and protect your family. Get the flu vaccination. It’s the right thing to do.
Review these FAQs about influenza.
Is this vaccine offered the trivalent or quadrivalent?
The vaccine is the trivalent.