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Flu vaccine for high-risk individuals
Author: Corporate Communication and Marketing Division/Afdeling Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking
Published: 12/06/2025
​Campus Health Service (CHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) has secured 100 vaccines for high risk and uninsured (non-medical aid) staff and students.

Please contact CHS to make an appointment. Read more here on frequently asked questions

Who is most at risk?

· Pregnant women: Flu can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy.
· People living with HIV: Their immune systems may be more vulnerable to severe illness.
· Individuals with chronic conditions: This includes conditions like diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, tuberculosis, kidney disease, or obesity, which can be exacerbated by the flu.
· Older adults (65 years and older): Their immune systems naturally weaken with age.
· Children younger than two years: Their immune systems are still developing.

Vaccine shortage

There is currently a flu vaccine shortage across the Western Cape for those who procure the vaccine through medical aid or privately. The University community will be notified as soon as stock is available.