Flu Season

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Flu season is coming!

Now is a great time to get your flu shot to protect yourself and others before the seasonal flu arrives in our community.

The flu can spread quickly on a college campus, and those who get sick can miss several days of classes, work, and social engagements. Getting a flu shot is the single best way to prevent, shorten, or reduce the severity of the flu.

Where to get your flu shot:

  • You can quickly and conveniently get your flu shot on campus at the CSU Health Network. Appointments are required. Walk-ins are not allowed, but same-day appointments are typically available. See information below for how to make your appointment online or by phone.
  • Flu shots also are readily available throughout the community at local pharmacies, grocery stores, and doctors’ offices.

How much does the flu shot cost?

  • Flu shots are a covered benefit under most health insurance plans, including the CSU-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan. “Covered benefit” means that your health insurance will most likely pay the full cost for you to get your flu shot and there will be no additional cost to you.
  • Benefits can vary, depending on your health insurance plan. It’s always a good idea to check with your health insurance carrier in advance to make sure your plan will cover a flu shot at a specific location.

​Make a flu shot appointment at CSU Health Network:

  • Online scheduling is available:
    • Log in to the Student Health Portal using your CSU eName and password.
    • Go to “Appt. Scheduling” in the main menu and select “Schedule Appt.”
    • Read the terms and select “Accept the Terms of Service” to proceed.
    • Select “Find Upcoming Flu Vaccine Appointments” button at top of page.
    • Find your preferred date and time and select “Online Schedule Vaccine” in the Provider column.
    • Select “Confirm” to schedule your appointment.
  • You also can call (970) 491-7121 to make your appointment.

​Many of the public health practices encouraged for slowing the spread of COVID-19 can also decrease the spread of flu, including mask wearing, distancing yourself from those who are sick, washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your eyes/nose/mouth, covering your cough, and cleaning surfaces that tend to come in contact with people’s hands frequently (door knobs, phones, keyboards, etc.).

Remember that immune-boosting activities such as healthy sleep, healthy eating, and regular exercise can help you stay healthy and recover more quickly from illness.

More information about flu prevention, including how to tell if your symptoms are related to the common cold, flu, or COVID-19, is available on the Health Network website at: https://health.colostate.edu/cold-and-flu-prevention-and-care/