Dates for flu shot clinics set

As flu season approaches, Grand Valley will again offer flu shot clinics for students, faculty and staff members, dependents, retirees and community members.

The cost of the vaccine is covered for faculty and staff members, dependents and retirees. Students can have the cost directly billed to their health insurance, charge their student account or bring payment ($40, cash, check credit card); students should bring their driver's license, insurance card and Grand Valley student ID.

The clinics are staffed by the GVSU Family Health Center, which is operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing. Appointments are only needed for children between the ages of 6 months-3 years old, parents/guardians should call the center at (616) 988-8774.

Dates, times and locations are listed below. Save time in line by bringing a completed form, which is available online at gvsu.edu/fhc/flu.

• October 4: 4-7 p.m., Kirkhof Center (during Wellness Summit); and 5-7 p.m., GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE

• October 6: 9-10 a.m., Annis Water Resources Institute, Muskegon, LMC 225

• October 9: noon-2 p.m., Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, room 127

• October 10: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., DeVos Center, Student Project Area

• October 16: 8-11 a.m., CHS, room 127

• October 17: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room

• October 18: noon-2 p.m., Holton-Hooker Learning and Living Center, multipurpose room

• October 20: 9-10 a.m., Meijer Campus in Holland, room 104

• October 25: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room

• October 26: 5-7 p.m., GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE