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 • February 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,...

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 • November 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

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor • February 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 Health Service Immune to Influx of Influenza Cases

Louis Dalle, Contributing Writer • February 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 Offers Free Flu Shots

Lorenzo Gazzola, Staff Writer • October 18, 2017

The Student Health Center is offering free flu shots to all NYU students.

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

Sharika Dhar, Contributing Columnist • November 3, 2014

Students should get vaccinated against the flu to protect themselves and others.

Tips for a flu free season

January 28, 2013

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