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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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A warning posted for visitors to the N.Y.U. Student Health Center at 726 Broadway. The sign indicates that students must have an appointment to visit the health center.

Opinion: A whole pandemic later, I still can’t access the Student Health Center

It’s been three years since COVID-19 taught us the importance of getting quick and efficient medical care. But NYU’s health center still has long wait times, making appointments inaccessible to students who need them.
Astrid Arias, Contributing Writer Feb 9, 2023

When you first get accepted to NYU, one of the very first things you have to do is make an online account with the Student Health Center. If you do not have your own insurance,...

A pink poster posted in Lafayette residence hall that reads Get the shot | not the flu. Free flu shots for NYU Students.

Few at NYU get flu shots despite high hospitalization rates

Flu shot rates have declined among NYU students as hospitalizations reach a 10-year high.
Amna Sheikh, Contributing Writer Nov 9, 2022

Avery Branch, a first-year at the Tisch School of the Arts, experienced nausea, body aches, cold sweats and faintness after testing positive for influenza earlier this year. But...

Flu Shots Should be Contagious

Flu Shots Should be Contagious

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor Feb 5, 2018
Despite low efficiency of this year's flu vaccine, NYU should require that all students, faculty and staff receive a flu shot each year. Marginal protection is better than not having any protection at all.
NYU has been posting information online about how to stay cold-free this flu season.

NYU Health Service Immune to Influx of Influenza Cases

Louis Dalle, Contributing Writer Feb 2, 2018
This year's flu season is the worst in nearly a decade. While national hospitalization has skyrocketed, the NYU Health Center has seen a relatively small number of new cases.
NYU is offering free flu shots for students at the Health Center, located on 726 Broadway.

NYU Offers Free Flu Shots

Lorenzo Gazzola, Staff Writer Oct 18, 2017
The Student Health Center is offering free flu shots to all NYU students.
Lenore Tiefer, a
NYU School of Medicine psychiatry professor, was fired for not receiving her annual flu shot. At NYU Langone Medical Center, the influenza shot is important for patient safety.

Flu Shot-Free Professor Fired

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor May 1, 2017
A professor from NYU's School of Medicine was fired because she did not receive a flu shot.
Flu vaccinations vital to public

Flu vaccinations vital to public

Sharika Dhar, Contributing Columnist Nov 3, 2014
Students should get vaccinated against the flu to protect themselves and others.

Tips for a flu free season

Jan 28, 2013
Marcy Ferdschneider, D.O. Medical Director of the NYU Student Health Center, offers tips and advice on avoiding the flu this season.

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