Flu Vaccine Clinics
Dartmouth recommends all members of its community, both students and employees, to get a flu vaccine. While the flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, it has many other benefits and is part of a comprehensive public health strategy to reduce the burden of flu, which can flatten the curve of respiratory illnesses overall, help protect one another from flu, and preserve medical resources for care of patients with COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccine for anyone over the age of 6 months who do not have contraindications. If you have questions about getting a flu vaccine, please contact your primary care provider.
Please see below for options to receive your flu vaccine (students: visit the Dick's House website for flu information).
Flu Vaccine Options: 2024
If you are enrolled in any of the Cigna medical plans through Dartmouth the flu vaccine is covered under your medical benefit so you can receive a free flu shot, with no copay. See below for options.
Any employee, regardless of medical coverage, can receive a free flu vaccine at the on-campus clinics.
On-Campus Clinics
On campus flu clinics will be offered on the following dates for employees and students. No appointment necessary, just walk in to receive your free vaccine (please bring your Dartmouth ID card).
- October 4 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in Paganucci Lounge (’53 Commons)
- October 7 from 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. in Paganucci Lounge (’53 Commons)
- October 11 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in Remsen 328 (Geisel)
- October 14 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. in Paganucci Lounge in ’53 Commons
- October 16 from 12 p.m.–2 p.m. in Cohen Great Hall (Tuck)
Flu shots will also be offered to employees at the Fall Benefits Fair!
- October 23 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom, Hanover Inn
Local Pharmacy
Dick Hall's House Pharmacy, located on Dartmouth's campus at 5 Rope Ferry Road, offers flu and COVID-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis for employees and their dependents (over the age of 18), retirees, and students. Please bring your pharmacy prescription insurance ID card (e.g. Express Scripts ID card). Please note: the pharmacy is open Monday - Friday from 9a - 5p (closed 12:30 - 1p for lunch).
Local pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens also offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines. If you are enrolled in a medical plan through Dartmouth, please bring your Express Scripts prescription ID card with you when you go to any of these pharmacies.
Please call ahead to confirm vaccine availability and hours.
Primary Care Provider
Many primary care providers administer flu vaccine to their patients. Please call your primary care provider directly to learn more about your options.
One Medical at Dartmouth Primary Care Practice
The practice offers both flu and COVID-19 vaccine options to their patients. Patients can book a vaccine appointment through the app; patients can also walk-in during lab hours (please check lab hours on the app by clicking on the Dartmouth location on your home screen).
Community Flu Clinics
There are many community flu clinic options available this fall.
- DHMC (by appointment only)