UF program brings free flu vaccines to county schools

Free vaccines at schools

The University of Florida’s Control Flu Program is bringing free flu vaccines to schools in Alachua County. The program’s school-based approach places vaccination services at participating schools rather than requiring families to visit a separate clinic.

Local health effort

The program connects the University of Florida with Alachua County schools for a flu vaccination effort. Its stated focus is providing the vaccines free of charge to students through school locations.

What families should watch for

Families should look for information from their child’s school about whether it is participating and how vaccination will be handled. School notices may explain scheduling and any steps required before a student receives a vaccine.

The program is part of the local response to seasonal flu. The Control Flu Program’s work in Alachua County schools is intended to make vaccination available in a familiar community setting.