To promote the health and safety of our campus community, West Virginia University is encouraging all students, faculty and staff to get an influenza vaccination this fall.
In addition to getting a flu shot from their primary care provider, walk-in appointments are available for students, faculty and staff through WVU Medicine Student Health and WVU Medicine Urgent Care.
Walk-in appointments at WVU Medicine Student Health are offered during regular business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
The WVU Medicine Urgent Care location in Evansdale offers walk-in appointments Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Suncrest Town Centre location is open daily from 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. Operating hours for other WVU Medicine Urgent Care locations may vary.
WVU Medicine requires all staff, providers, residents, students and volunteers to have a flu vaccination unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. This includes WVU faculty and staff (state employees) whose job duties bring them into contact with patients as well as those whose work requires them to enter patient care areas intermittently, even if their main work location is elsewhere. Individuals who are uncertain if this requirement applies to them should ask their supervisor for clarification. Proof of immunization must be provided to the employee’s department supervisor.
Both the WVU Medicine Student Health and WVU Medicine Urgent Care clinics also offer COVID-19 vaccination opportunities. First, second and booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available at these clinics, and individuals may choose to get their flu shot at the same time as their COVID-19 vaccine.
Flu shots are a fully covered under PEIA and The Health Plan for insured employees, spouses and dependent family members. Flu shots also are covered for students under the Aetna Student Health insurance plan. Those not insured through these providers also may bill their insurance. Note: A $30 cash payment option also is available for the flu vaccine; however, most insurance providers fully cover the cost. The COVID-19 vaccine is offered free of charge.
Visit the Talent and Culture or WVU Medicine Student Health websites for more information.
Students should contact Student Health at 304-285-7200 with any questions. Employees should contact WVU Shared Services at 304-293-6006 or sharedservices@mail.wvu.edu.