How to get your annual vaccinations
Cornell Health recommends getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID each fall in preparation for "flu season," which typically peaks December through February.
Flu vaccination
Annual flu vaccination is recommended for college students due to the highly contagious nature of influenza and the close proximity within which students live and study. (See flu vaccine recommendations from the CDC, as well as information for people at increased risk of developing flu-related complications.)
If you missed our fall flu vaccine clinics, you can still get your flu shot at Cornell Health (students and student spouses/partners only).
Flu vaccination appointments:
- If you are at Cornell Health for a medical appointment, ask for a flu shot while you're here.
- Flu shot appointments can also be scheduled by logging in to myCornellHealth and selecting "Appointments," or by calling 607-255-5155.
- If you want to get your flu shot and COVID booster at the same time, please call us to schedule your appointment: 607-255-5155.
Cost: There is no cost for students to receive their flu vaccination at Cornell Health. For student spouses/partners, the cost will depend on their insurance coverage (flu vaccination is covered by most insurance plans).
COVID boosters
The New York State Department of Health recommends everyone ages 6 months and older be vaccinated against COVID. COVID boosters are especially important for individuals with certain health conditions, as well as those at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, including people living in residential congregate settings (like student housing). See the latest COVD vaccination recommendations from the NYS Department of Health.
Cornell Health is currently offering COVID boosters upon request (students and student spouses/partners only).
COVID booster appointments:
- If you are at Cornell Health for a medical appointment, ask for your COVID booster while you're here.
- You can also schedule a COVID booster appointment by calling us during business hours at 607-255-5155.
Cost: There is no cost for students to receive their COVID booster at Cornell Health. For student spouses/partners, the cost will depend on their insurance coverage (COVID vaccination is covered by most insurance plans).