What to Bring: Please bring your insurance card with you to your flu clinic appointment. Having it
on hand helps our team process your visit quickly and accurately, so you can be in
and out in less than 10 minutes.
Fall 2026 Clinic Schedule
Please see below for remaining clinic dates, times, and locations.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 27 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | College of Social Work, Hamilton College Lobby |
| Thursday, October 29 | 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Floyd School of Medicine, Building 3, M2 Classroom |
Frequently Asked Questions
Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and in rare cases can lead to serious complications. Flu is different from the common cold — it tends to come on suddenly, while cold symptoms build up more gradually.
Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People with flu often experience some or all of the following:
- Fever or feeling feverish/chills (not everyone with flu will have a fever)
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue
Some people, especially children, may also experience vomiting and diarrhea. Most people recover in a few days to less than two weeks, but flu can occasionally lead to complications like sinus or ear infections, or more seriously, pneumonia.
Getting a flu vaccine every year is the single most important step you can take to reduce your risk of flu and its potentially serious complications. In addition to vaccination, everyday preventive actions can help slow the spread of flu, including:
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- Washing your hands often
- Covering coughs and sneezes
- Cleaning frequently touched surfaces
Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season, with rare exceptions. Vaccination is especially important for people at higher risk of serious flu complications, including those 65 and older, pregnant individuals, and people with certain chronic health conditions. September and October are generally the best times to get vaccinated, and ideally everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October — but it's not too late to get vaccinated later in the season if you miss that window.
If you’d like to learn more information about the flu vaccine, then visit the CDC’s Flu Vaccination page.