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Now Available: NEW COVID-19 Boosters + Flu Shots

 
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 :: UTRGV Messenger

Dear UTRGV Family,

Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest recommendation, UT Health RGV is now offering doses of the updated Bivalent COVID-19 boosters targeting the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants, as well as the original virus strain.

  • The Pfizer-BioNTech Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine is available to all people ages 12 years and older.
  • The Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine is available to all people ages 18 years and older.

NOTE: These Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines replace the original monovalent COVID boosters and are not yet approved or recommended for children younger than 12 years old.


Scheduling Appointments for COVID-19 & Flu Vaccines:

Students

All active UTRGV students* can receive COVID-19 and/or flu vaccines by visiting or calling either UT Health RGV Student Health location:

Student Health Edinburg | (956) 665-2511

Student Health Brownsville** | (956) 882-3896

*Active UTRGV students must present a valid student ID during visit.

**UT Health RGV Student Health in Brownsville serves active UTRGV students, employees, and their dependents.


Walk-Ins Welcome at UT Health RGV Student Health Locations!

Employees

All active UTRGV employees can conveniently self-schedule appointments for COVID-19 and flu vaccines at UT Health RGV Employee Health locations by using the following links:

Self-Schedule for Employee Health Edinburg

Self-Schedule for Employee Health Harlingen

As a reminder, anyone can schedule an appointment by calling 1-833-UTRGVMD or their nearest UT Health RGV location. Vaccine availability may vary by location.


When should I get my COVID-19 booster?

Use the CDC Booster Calculator to find out when you or your child should get a booster.

Flu Shots

Many health and medical experts believe the 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season will be much worse than it was last year. However, like every flu season, the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones this year is to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

According to the CDC, everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season (with rare exceptions).

And as we’ve seen with COVID-19, underlying health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, greatly increase your risk of developing serious flu complications, hospitalization, and even death.


Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot at the same time?

Yes! Both influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines — including boosters — can be administered at the same visit without regard to timing, as recommended by the CDC and its Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP).

Source: Message was sent via UTRGV Messenger on October 4, 2022.
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