UTHealth Houston launches flu clinics for students, employees
The sniffles, coughs, and fevers of flu season may be weeks away, but UTHealth Houston is already rolling out protection.
Starting this week, employees can line up for free flu shots at a series of on-site clinics designed to keep both staff and patients safe. Meanwhile, students will also have access to no-cost flu vaccines through Student Health and Counseling Services beginning Sept. 30, with walk-in clinic options available across campus.
How students can get flu shots
All UTHealth Houston students have the opportunity to get their seasonal flu vaccine to protect themselves and their patients for free by attending attend one of the scheduled on-site clinics.
Student clinic dates and locations
McGovern Medical School, MSB Leather Lounge
Date: Oct. 1
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Oct. 2
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
School of Public Health, RAS 2nd Floor Lobby
Date: Oct. 8
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 6767 Bertner Ave., Room S3.8348
Date: Oct. 15
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
School of Dentistry, Fullerton Classroom, Room 4310
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
School of Dentistry, Garza Classroom, Room 4340
Date: Oct. 20
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Oct. 27
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beginning Oct. 21, vaccines will be administered in the Student Health Clinic Monday through Friday. Student Health and Counseling Services is located in the UTHealth Houston Professional Building, 6410 Fannin St., Suite 130.
Students who receive the vaccine outside Student Health and Counseling Services must submit proof of vaccination through the influenza vaccine verification form and upload documentation to their MyUTH immunization records. Clinical students rotating at affiliated hospitals must provide proof of vaccination or sign a declination form.
How employees can get their shot
Employees who have not attended a flu vaccine clinic in the past two years, and who are not required to get the vaccine as a condition of employment, are asked to preregister online before arriving. Early registration enables staff to input patient information into the electronic health record system in advance, resulting in a faster process for everyone.
Those who have received a flu shot at one of the clinics in the past two years can simply walk in, providing only their name and date of birth.
For employees not mandated to receive the vaccine, a claim will be filed with their health insurance, with no out-of-pocket cost. Those required to be vaccinated as part of their employment will not have a claim submitted.
Alternate options for employees
Employees who miss a scheduled clinic can visit UT Health Services, 6410 Fannin St., Suite 100, during normal business hours (up to 30 minutes before closing). Those covered by UT SELECT insurance can also receive the vaccine at local pharmacies at no cost.
Dependents age 18 and older covered by UT SELECT insurance may also be vaccinated at UT Health Services. Younger dependents should see their health care provider or another clinic.
Employee clinic dates and locations
Fayez S. and Susan K. Sarofim Research Building, Room 110
• Date: Oct. 2
• Time: 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences Building, Room 1300
• Date: Oct. 2
• Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
McGovern Medical School Building, Room B.645
• Date: Oct. 3
• Time: 12 to 3 p.m.
School of Dentistry, Room 4310
• Date: Oct. 7
• Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Behavioral Sciences Campus, Room TBD
• Date: Oct. 10
• Time: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
TMC Memorial Hermann Building, 6400 Fannin St., Suite 2730 conference room
• Date: Oct. 13
• Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
School of Dentistry, Room 5320
• Date: Oct. 14
• Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Behavioral Sciences Campus, Room TBD
• Date: Oct. 17
• Time: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
About this year’s vaccines
The 2025-26 flu shots are expected to be trivalent, covering three strains: A(H1N1), A(H3N2), and B/Victoria. A high-dose version will be available for individuals 65 and older.
Prevention tips
Along with vaccination, health experts recommend covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands often, using hand sanitizer, and staying home when sick to limit the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses.