Flu shots are important for children, too

The Center for Healthy Living locations on Purdue University’s West Lafayette, Hammond campuses and Fort Wayne campuses can help protect your child(ren) from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months should get a flu vaccine every season. Free, seasonal flu vaccines are only offered to dependents covered on benefits-eligible Purdue employees’ medical plans.

The Center for Healthy Living has pediatric flu vaccines available at all locations during the center's normal business hours (West Lafayette, Hammond, Fort Wayne) Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome! Employees are asked to bring their PUID with them to the appointment.

Vaccine information

The CHL will be administering the Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine to any pediatric patient at any of the CHL locations. The Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine, which is approved for anyone ages 8 months and older, is designed to protect against four different flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses.

If an alternative vaccine type is needed, employees are encouraged to see their provider.

Questions?

Call Human Resources at 494-2222 or email hr@purdue.edu