The USF College of Public Health once again helped the local community steer clear of the influenza virus. Nearly a thousand people were inoculated Oct. 21 when COPH offered free flu vaccines.

COPH Dean Dr. Donna Petersen receives her annual flu shot from Toaa Abuelenen, medical student in the Morsani College of Medicine. (Photo by Caitlin Keough)

USF nursing and medical students, who have already successfully completed clinical training, administered 948 shots under the clinical supervision of an interdisciplinary team.

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