Texas State University Urges Flu Vaccinations
Health officials are encouraging students to get flu shots ahead of the peak season.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in COVID-19
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Texas State University health officials are encouraging students to receive influenza vaccinations as the peak flu season approaches. The university is monitoring vaccination rates and preparing for upcoming health events.
Why it matters
Annual flu vaccinations help protect individuals and the campus community from infectious diseases, especially as influenza viruses mutate frequently. Vaccination is considered a primary defense against the spread of seasonal illness during winter months.
During the 2022-23 flu season, 28.6% of Texas adults aged 18-49 received a flu vaccination, compared to 35.2% of U.S. adults in that demographic. Texas State University administered 1,718 vaccines during the 2025-26 academic year.
The players
Texas State University
This public research university located in San Marcos provides health services and wellness resources to its student body.
San Diego State University
This institution is a public university that recently identified a localized outbreak of mumps among its football team.
The details
University Health Services utilizes specialized airflow examination rooms to evaluate patients suspected of having contagious illnesses, ensuring safe care. While the school monitors distant outbreaks like the 14 mumps cases at San Diego State University, there have been no known exposures at Texas State as of mid-October.
Timeline
1967 marked the beginning of the U.S. mumps vaccination program.
2022-23 served as the period for the latest available comparative state flu vaccination data.
2024-25 academic year saw 1,962 vaccines administered at Texas State.
2025-26 academic year saw 1,718 vaccines administered at Texas State.
October 21, 2026, is the date for the upcoming vaccination event at the Bobcat Well-Being and Resource Fair.
The Big Picture
This story illustrates the continued success and public health impact of the 1967 U.S. mumps vaccination program by demonstrating its role in long-term disease reduction. Ongoing campus vaccination efforts mirror the broader strategy of utilizing immunizations to curb infectious outbreaks.
Students at Texas State University can receive flu shots at the upcoming Bobcat Well-Being and Resource Fair to protect their health during the peak season. Taking this preventive measure helps reduce the risk of contracting and spreading contagious illnesses throughout the academic year.
The takeaway
Maintaining up-to-date vaccinations is a proven method for staying healthy throughout the winter months. Students are encouraged to prioritize preventive care to avoid disruptions to their studies during the peak flu season.
What happens next
University Health Services is scheduled to host a vaccination clinic at the Bobcat Well-Being and Resource Fair on October 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on health initiatives, visit COVID-19.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The University Star.
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