Students looking to prevent the flu this season can now receive free flu vaccines available on campus.
Last fall, students had to pay $5 for a flu shot, but due to the high demand for the vaccine, not all students received the shot. The Student Health Care Center ordered about 10,000 flu vaccines this year, when only about 5,000 were ordered last year.
Kelly Mitchell, registered nurse at the SHCC, said the flu shot this year will include H1N1 protection.
"It's the best remedy to keeping healthy throughout the flu season," Mitchell said. She also recommends eating right and getting enough rest to keep healthy.
While the current flu season is unpredictable, Mitchell suggests every student get the flu shot, especially those who have weaker immune systems.
"It's free and it takes only a couple of minutes to be in and out of my office," she said. "So, why not get the vaccine?"
