Flu, COVID, and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic for IUP Community

IUP Human Resources will host a flu clinic for employees. Getting vaccinations is an important step in protecting your health and helping to reduce the spread of illness in the workplace.

• Faculty, Managers, Coaches, OPEIU, POA, and SPFPA
• AFSCME, SCUPA
• Flu Clinic Schedule

Faculty, Managers, Coaches, OPEIU, POA, and SPFPA

Highmark members can obtain a no-cost flu, COVID, or pneumonia shot at any CVS, Giant, or Giant Eagle pharmacy in Pennsylvania, as well as many other participating pharmacies. No appointment is needed—the member must present their Highmark member ID card. Members should confirm that their pharmacy participates with Highmark for flu, COVID, or pneumonia shots.  

At the on-site clinic, Highmark members (and Highmark members covered under an unrelated employer plan) can receive a no-cost flu, COVID, or pneumonia shot at the event by presenting their Highmark member ID card. Pneumonia shots are for high-risk individuals or those aged 50 and older.

Highmark members can obtain a shot from their physician (an office visit co-pay may be charged).

Members should confirm that their pharmacy participates with Highmark for flu shots. 

Highmark PPO Flu Shot and Vaccine Information

UPMC HMO members can obtain a no-cost flu or COVID shot. This free, preventive vaccine is available at many independent and participating retail pharmacies, including CVS, Giant Eagle, Giant Food Stores, and Martin’s Food Markets. The flu shot is also available at participating UPMC Health Plan Drive-thru Flu Clinic locations.  

At the on-site flu shot clinic, the UPMC HMO member can obtain a no-cost flu or COVID shot by presenting their UPMC member ID card. If you want a pneumonia shot, please call the number on the back of your card to verify there is no cost to obtain the shot at the clinic.

Members can also obtain these shots at an out-of-network pharmacy or clinic. The member will need to pay the provider and then submit a claim form with a receipt to UPMC for reimbursement. 

UPMC HMO members can obtain a flu or COVID shot at their doctor’s office (an office visit co-pay may apply).

UPMC HMO Flu Shot and Vaccine Information

AFSCME, SCUPA

Information is provided below, and further details are in the PEBTF Summary Plan Description. For the on-site flu clinic on campus, all PEBTF members can receive a no-cost flu or COVID shot. You should present your CVS/Caremark RX ID card for this service. If you want a pneumonia shot, please call the number on the back of your CVS card to verify there is no cost to obtain the shot at the clinic.

Members also have the following options:

At your doctor’s office: Present your medical plan ID card and pay the appropriate copayment.

At a CVS Caremark Flu Shot network pharmacy: For members age nine and older, present your prescription drug ID card. You can go to any pharmacy that participates in the CVS Caremark Flu Shot Network to receive your shot. The Flu Shot Network includes most chain pharmacies such as Acme, Giant, Giant Eagle, Target, and Weis Markets, in addition to CVS pharmacies and many independent pharmacies. Call or stop by your local pharmacy to make sure they have the flu shots in stock, and that they participate in the CVS Caremark Flu Shot Program for insurance. Simply present your CVS Caremark prescription drug ID card at the pharmacy, and you and your dependents will get the flu shot at no cost.

To minimize your wait time, you are encouraged to attend the clinic according to the following schedule:

This is not a mandatory schedule, so if you have a need to go during a different time from where your name falls on the schedule provided, please feel free to do so. Please consider attending the health fair when getting your flu shot.

• You can preregister online, but it’s not required.

• Walk-ins are accepted.

• Complete the attached administration form(s) prior to the clinic. If you or your family member(s) are getting the flu, COVID, or pneumonia vaccine, then the Flu, COVID, or Pneumonia administration forms need to be completed.

• Giant Eagle recommends that employees dress in short-sleeved shirts or loose layers the day of the clinic to make the upper arm easily accessible.

• Friendly reminder:  Giant Eagle offers a $5 reward to use on gas or groceries when you present your Giant Eagle Loyalty Card before getting your vaccine. Giant Eagle Loyalty Cards (advantage cards) must be presented to scan at the clinic for the incentive.