Increasing flu vaccine awareness and use in college students: A multidisciplinary approach

Among college students, flu vaccination rates are abysmal. The unique barriers students face are numerous. This effort explores the value of a multidisciplinary approach to increasing flu vaccination. To improve vaccine rates, several departments have teamed up for a multidisciplinary approach to flu education and prevention. Plans for the entire semester are in place to highlight the importance flu prevention. Events include vaccination clinics, a library exhibit, talks, movie screenings, student work, themed menu items at the student café, and a competition. Vaccination rates will be assessed at the end of the fall semester and reported. We expect using a multi-disciplinary approach will increase students’ awareness of influenza’s severity and their vulnerability to it. Through a sense of community, students will protect their campus, and more students will receive the vaccine.