Flu vaccine clinics begin

USA Health has begun administering the vaccine that protects against influenza to employees, who are required to receive the seasonal vaccine each year.

“Blast” flu shot clinics began Tuesday, Sept. 20, at USA Health hospitals -- in the basement Fit Test room at University Hospital and near the time clocks at the rear entrance at Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Flu shots also are available by appointment at the Employee Health offices at 1720 Center St., Suite 102. Call 251-410-7629 to schedule an appointment. 

The deadline to receive the influenza vaccine is Monday, Oct. 31.

Employees can send proof of vaccination received elsewhere to usaemployeehealth@health.southalabama.edu. Employees also can access forms for a religious or medical exemption on the Influenza and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine page and submit those to usaemployeehealth@health.southalabama.edu.

Clinics are scheduled for these dates and times at both hospital locations:

• Thursday, Sept. 22, 12:30-3 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 26, 7-10 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 28, 12:30-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7-10 a.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 6, 12:30-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7-10 a.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 13, 12:30-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7-10 a.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 20, 12:30-3 p.m.