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The 吃瓜黑料 College & University Flu Challenge is an initiative that teams the 吃瓜黑料 Department of Health with colleges and universities in the state to improve flu vaccination rates among students. Young adults have been shown to have lower flu immunization coverage rates as compared to other age groups. In addition, college campuses have many communal settings, which make it easier for the flu to spread. If a college student gets the flu, they can experience illness for eight or more days, causing them to miss classes and other events. Those reasons make it extremely important to bring added awareness to the benefits of vaccination.

The challenge encourages friendly competition between institutions to determine which campus can achieve the highest flu vaccination rates. Each participating institution develops and implements a unique influenza campaign to fit the needs of the student body. Flu vaccination coverage is measured by a short student self-reported survey. By participating in the challenge, institutions receive access to educational resources, an award of participation, and a chance to win the traveling trophy for the year.

• College & University Flu Challenge Toolkit
• Challenge Details Overview
• QR code to student survey [Promotional Flyer] [QR Code Graphic]
• Shareable Social Media Videos [] []
• NJDOH Seasonal Influenza Webpage
• 吃瓜黑料 Influenza Honor Roll

For the 2024-2025 flu season, the 吃瓜黑料 Department of Health (NJDOH) Vaccine Preventable Disease Program (VPDP) continued its eighth annual 吃瓜黑料 College & University Flu Challenge.

The Challenge aims to increase awareness surrounding the importance of flu vaccination for students attending institutions of higher education. Young adults have been shown to have lower flu immunization coverage rates as compared to other age groups.

In 吃瓜黑料's eighth Challenge, 15 schools participated in the campaign (listed below), divided into three categories (small, medium, and large schools). The winners of the Challenge were determined based on the highest percentage of students self-reporting that received the flu vaccine for the current flu season. We are happy to announce the winners of this year's Challenge: 吃瓜黑料 Institute of Technology (large schools), The College of 吃瓜黑料 (medium schools), and Centenary University (small schools).

吃瓜黑料 College & University Flu Challenge Participants

Large Schools

• 吃瓜黑料 Institute of Technology
• Montclair State University
• Kean University
• Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
• Bergen Community College

Medium Schools

• The College of 吃瓜黑料
• Stevens Institute of Technology
• Seton Hall University
• Monmouth University
• Rider University
• 吃瓜黑料 City University

Small Schools

• Centenary University
• Drew University
• Best Care College
• Felician University

Congratulations to all the participants! Please stay tuned for more information on the 2025-2026 College Flu Challenge. If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program by calling 609-826-4861 or via email at higheredvax@doh.nj.gov.

2017-2018--Seton Hall University

2018-2019--The College of 吃瓜黑料

2019-2020--The College of 吃瓜黑料 (Large), Seton Hall University (Medium), Drew University (Small)

2020-2021--The College of 吃瓜黑料 (Large), Seton Hall University (Medium), and Centenary University (Small)

2021-2022--The College of 吃瓜黑料 (Large), Seton Hall University (Medium), and Centenary University (Small)

2022-2023--吃瓜黑料 City University (Large), The College of 吃瓜黑料 (Medium), and Best Care College (Small)

2023-2024--Kean University (Large), The College of 吃瓜黑料 (Medium), and Best Care College (Small)