You've Gotten Your Flu Shot, Now What?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2020) — Flu shots are required for all University of Kentucky students as part of UK's ongoing health and safety initiatives on campus. So, now that you’ve had your flu shot what are the next steps? Regardless of when and where you get your flu shot (at an on-campus clinic or off-campus location), you are required to submit proof of vaccination to UK Health Corps by Nov. 6. Follow these easy steps to self-report your flu shot in less than two minutes.
- Get started by going to https://hcselfreport.uky.edu/ and logging in with your Link Blue.
- Click + add new result.
- Fill out the new documentation information.
- Attach the proof of vaccination documentation file when prompted at the bottom of the form. The documentation will be provided at the on-campus flu shot clinics. If you go to an off-campus flu shot clinic you will need to reach out to the location where you received the flu shot.
- Click the submit button to finish your self-reporting.
If you have any issues when completing self-reporting, please contact healthcorps@uky.edu or 859-218-SAFE(7233). For technical issues or questions, please contact 218help@uky.edu or 859-218-HELP(4357).
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