Did you miss out on receiving your flu vaccine? Join the health center staff on Friday to help keep our campus healthy this flu season. The health center will hold another flu clinic on Friday, October 24, in Christie Hall lobby, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. If you are unable to make the flu clinic you may also call the health center at 7134 and schedule a time to be vaccinated. For additional information visit the CDC website at http://tinyurl.com/lh5n28e.
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Don’t Miss Out On Flu Vaccine
Did you miss out on receiving your flu vaccine? Join the health center staff on Friday to help keep our campus healthy this flu season. The health center will hold another flu clinic on Friday, October 24, in Christie Hall lobby, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. If you are unable to make the flu clinic you may also call the health center at 7134 and schedule a time to be vaccinated. For additional information visit the CDC website at http://tinyurl.com/lh5n28e.
Best Way to Tell the Flu to Shoo
The flu season is fast approaching and faculty, staff, and students can take measures to minimize the risk of contracting the disease, according to Susan Chisum, health center.
First and foremost, get the seasonal flu vaccine! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), most deaths and hospitalizations from influenza and its related complications occur in babies, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. However, the majority of flu is spread by young, healthy, unvaccinated children and adults. That’s why vaccination is such an important part of flu prevention. Keep our campus healthy by getting your flu vaccine today. Spread the word about the flu vaccine and encourage all members of our campus community to get vaccinated. The health center has flu vaccine available by calling 7134 and scheduling a time to be vaccinated.
For additional information visit the CDC website at http://tinyurl.com/lh5n28e.
On-Site Flu Shot Clinic, Oct. 14
Faculty and staff who are covered by Kaiser insurance will have an opportunity to receive a flu vaccine sponsored by the human resources office on Tuesday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. Please remember to bring your Kaiser Permanente membership card and a photo I.D. For more information contact Andy Sherwood, human resources, at 8981 or sherwood@up.edu.
Don’t Take The Flu Lightly
Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.
The “seasonal flu season” in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. During this time, flu viruses are circulating in the population. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and spread it to others. When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through that community. The health center has a limited supply of flu vaccine available for a $15 fee. If you missed last week’s flu vaccination clinic on campus, please contact the health center at 7134 and schedule a time to get vaccinated.
Time For Flu Shots
The health center has a limited amount of Influenza vaccine which it will make available to the UP community during flu shot clinics offered at the Pilot House on Monday, October 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The flu vaccine is recommended for all members of the UP community. People with underlying medical conditions that put them more at risk are encouraged to come early or to make an appointment at the health center prior to the clinics (aged 50 years or above; chronic pulmonary or cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, neurological, hematologic, or metabolic disorders; immunosuppression; women who are or will be pregnant during the influenza season; American Indians and Alaska natives; persons who are morbidly obese).
Cost of the vaccine is $15. For more information or accommodation for disabilities contact the health center at 7134.