FLU PREPAREDNESS

Seasonal Flu Shots Now Available on Campus
H1N1 vaccine will be here later in the Fall

October 15, 2009

Seasonal flu vaccinations are still available:

For Students:

Students who missed the seasonal flu shot clinics may go to the Health Center during immunization vaccine hours —
1:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays; 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays; and
1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. No appointment necessary.

For Faculty and Staff:

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the annual Health & Wellness Day in Hughes-Trigg Student Center.

To shorten your wait, please take these steps:

The University expects the vaccine for Novel H1N1 flu to be available on campus later this fall. More detailed information on distribution will be sent to you and posted at http://www.smu.edu/flu when it arrives.

The seasonal flu vaccine is recommended by the SMU Health Center and other health agencies. The timing and duration of seasonal flu outbreaks can vary. Spread of seasonal flu can begin as early as October and occur as late as March. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each flu season. The flu vaccine administered in January 2009 will not protect you for the upcoming flu season.

The Health Center is offering the seasonal flu vaccines for $25.

The cost for students insured with Aetna student insurance program is $5. The University pays the cost for benefit-eligible employees, retirees and retiree spouses. Employee spouses may purchase shots for $25.

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