Columbia University Health Services

**Upcoming Flu Shot Fairs**

Looking to prevent the flu this year? The flu shot is coming to campus at no cost to you. As a service to the University community, Health Services at Columbia will be holding free “Flu Shot Fairs” this fall for all students, faculty and staff interested in receiving the vaccine. No appointment necessary! 

The following "Flu Shot Fairs" will be held this fall:

Lerner Hall I
Wednesday, October 29
10:00am - 1:00pm
Lerner Hall, Broadway Room

School of Social Work (CUSSW)
Wednesday, November 5
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location TBD

Teacher's College
Thursday, November 6
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location TBD

Lerner Hall II
Tuesday, November 11
11:00am - 2:00pm
Lerner Hall, Broadway Room

Columbia Law School
Wednesday, November 12
12:00pm - 3:30pm
Jerome Greene Hall, 3rd Floor Gallery

Columbia Business School
Thursday, November 13
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Uris Hall, Hepburn Lounge

Lerner Hall III
Thursday, November 20
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lerner Hall, Broadway Room

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Anyone who wants to reduce their chance of getting the flu can have a flu shot. However, there are some people who are at a higher risk of complications from the flu and it is strongly encouraged that they have an annual vaccine.

• Anyone over the age of 50
• People with chronic health problems, such as heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney disease or diabetes
• People with a weakened immune system due to:
• HIV/AIDS
• Long term steroid treatments
• Cancer
• Women who will be pregnant during flu season
• Household contact and caretakers of children below the age of 5
• Healthcare workers

You may also schedule an appointment for your flu shot at Primary Care Medical Services .