Annual Seasonal Flu Clinic for Students
Seasonal influenza (“flu”) is a highly contagious viral illness marked by fever, muscle aches, cough, headache and fatigue. These symptoms often have a dramatically sudden onset and the illness usually lasts seven to ten days. Although influenza typically improves without complications, certain individuals, especially those with underlying medical problems including asthma or diabetes may develop complications, such as pneumonia. Ear infections and sinusitis may also develop with or following influenza.
The most effective preventative measure against seasonal flu is being immunized with seasonal flu vaccine.
This year, because of the ongoing concern about the 2009 H1N1 influenza (pandemic flu, swine flu), it is especially important for individuals (especially those at risk for flu complications) to be immunized with seasonal flu vaccine in addition to H1N1 vaccine when that vaccine becomes available. The novel H1N1 vaccine is not intended to replace the seasonal flu vaccine – it is intended to be used in addition to seasonal flu vaccine. Because both seasonal and H1N1 influenza can present with similar symptoms (cough, fever, body aches, sore throat) vaccination for seasonal flu will help to decrease the number of people who may receive a clinical diagnosis of H1N1 and be recommended for treatment and self-isolation.
The CDC recommends that younger people (we are recommending <30) get the seasonal flu vaccine as soon as it is available. Other adults may get the vaccine in mid to late October.
When the H1N1 vaccine becomes available we will notify the community of its availability and the vaccination planThe Davison Health Center and Department of Human Resources is sponsoring a Seasonal Flu Clinic for students, as well as faculty, staff and their dependents.
VNA Healthcare will provide the clinical services and staff and Health Center staff will assist with clerical duties.
Information about the flu, flu vaccine, and notice of privacy practice can be found below by clicking on the appropriate link. For faster service the day of the clinic, please print off and complete the Influenza Immunization Permission sheet and bring with you to the clinic. Copies will also be available at the clinic site. Registration is not required. Please wear a short sleeve shirt for ease of access to your arm.
Date: Mon., Sept. 21
Time: 12 – 4 p.m.
Location: Usdan 108
Fee: $37 (cash, check, or bill to student account)
Date: Wed., Sept. 23
Time: 12 – 4 p.m.
Location: Usdan 108
Fee: $37 (cash, check, or bill to student account)
Date: Tues., Oct. 13
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Location: Usdan 108
Fee: $37 (cash, check, or bill to student account)
Click below for information about the flu clinic: Flu Facts Flu Vaccine Information Influenza Immunization Permission (complete and bring to clinic) VNA Privacy Disclosure Form
For more information, contact Joyce Walter, Health Center Director at x2656 or jwalter@wesleyan.edu