University Health Services will begin providing free influenza shots to UW-Madison students Monday.
According to UHS, the flu circulates Wisconsin between November and April. Students are encouraged to get the vaccination to lower their chances of infection.
Any registered UW-Madison undergraduate or graduate student is able to receive the vaccination at no cost with a valid university-issued ID.
Students do not need to make an appointment to receive the vaccination - walk-ins are accepted at UHS, 1552 University Ave., weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Flu shots will be available through December at UHS' current address and at UHS' new University Square location, 333 East Campus Mall, in January. After January, shots will only be available by appointment.
Flu shots will also be administered at UHS satellite clinics in university residence halls. Any student can go to Elizabeth Waters Nov. 5, Chadbourne Nov. 6, Holt Commons Nov. 11 through 13, and Gordon Commons Dec. 1 through 4 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to receive the vaccination.
