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Flu Shots

2025/26 Flu Shot Information

Seasonal flu shots are provided at no charge to all benefits-eligible Purdue faculty and staff, as well as spouses and dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan, through a variety of means.

Regardless of location, individuals coming for a flu shot should bring their Purdue University ID (PUID) card.

On-Campus Drive-Thru Events

The CHL at Purdue University Northwest will be administering flu shots:

  • October 15, 7:30-11:00 a.m. CT drive-thru only at the Center for Healthy Living at the Hammond campus
  • October 16, 7:30 – 11:00 a.m. CT drive-thru only at the Circle Drive in front of Schwarz Hall at the Westville campus

Campus Flu Shots

Flu shots are available:

Call the Center for Healthy Living to schedule an appointment for a flu shot.

Location

Center for Healthy Living
Hammond Campus

Vaccine Types

The CHL at PNW will be administering the following vaccines at both Hammond and Westville:

  • Fluzone quadrivalent vaccine, which is designed to protect against four different flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. It is approved for anyone ages 6 months and older.
  • Flublok quadrivalent vaccine, which is designed to protect against four different flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. It is approved for use in ages 18 years and older. It is preservative and egg-free.

If an alternative vaccine type is needed, employees are encouraged to see their providers.

Additional Flu Shot Options

If employees are unable to make it to the CHL or a flu shot event on campus, there are other options:

  • Retail pharmacies
    Check with your retail pharmacy for flu shot availability. All Purdue medical plans cover the seasonal flu vaccine for employees and covered dependents.
  • Health care provider
    In most cases, primary care providers can administer flu shots. All Purdue medical plans cover the seasonal flu vaccine for employees and covered dependents.

Earn Healthy Boiler Incentive Dollars

As a reminder, flu shots are included in the 2025 Healthy Boiler incentive as one of the optional annual vaccinations in step 2. Therefore, those who get their flu shot in 2025 and log completion into the Healthy Boiler Portal, are eligible for additional incentive dollars. More information on how to earn incentives via the Healthy Boiler Program is available here.