Last updated: October 24, 2024
Campaign Overview
Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall and winter but can occur as early as October and as late as May. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting the flu shot is your best protection.
We would like your help sharing this information to encourage and inform the campus community to get their flu shot.
To learn more about the Flu clinics, please visit: https://srs.ubc.ca/flu
Communications toolkit
This communications toolkit is prepared for each department/unit to use when sharing this messaging across campus. You can find and download content here that suits your channels and audience needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime.
- Newsletter/email copy: Recommended copy to reach students, faculty, and staff
- Social Media: Sample posts for social media
- Assets: Different size graphics for web and social media
Newsletter / Email copy
Protect yourself from the flu: Get your flu shot
Influenza vaccines are now available across British Columbia. Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall and winter but can occur as early as October and as late as May. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting the flu shot is your best protection.
The Pharmacists Clinic at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is participating in the Provincial Influenza Campaign. Immunizations for Influenza and COVID-19 will be held on:
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 1:00–4:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 1:00–4:00 pm
Advance appointments are booked by registering with the provincial government’s Get Vaccinated system. Vaccination against measles mumps and rubella (MMR), tetanus and pneumococcal pneumonia will also be available.
If you have already registered with the Get Vaccinated system, you will not need to re-register to receive an invite for the influenza vaccine. If you have not yet registered, you will need to visit the Get Vaccinated page to register.
Learn more about the Influenza Immunization Program: srs.ubc.ca/flu
Social Media
Option 1:
Protect yourself from the flu — Get your flu shot. #UBC is once again offering free flu immunization clinics to students, faculty and staff on Nov. 5, 6, and 12. To learn more, visit srs.ubc.ca/flu
Option 2:
Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall and winter. Getting the flu shot is your best protection. #UBC is once again offering free flu immunization clinics to students, faculty and staff on Nov. 5, 6, and 12. To learn more, visit srs.ubc.ca/flu
Contact
For questions regarding the use of this communications toolkit, please contact:
Yvonne Kwok, Communications Manager, VPFO Communications & Engagement yvonne.kwok@ubc.ca