Influenza Vaccine Clinic (updated 10-10-11)
The Student Health Service and Maxim Health are offering a flu vaccine clinic for students on October 11, 2011 from 9:30am – 6:30pm, Benson 401. Cost is $27.00 cash or check at time of clinic. Students wishing to use Deacon Dollars or a credit card they may go to Benson Ticket office starting Monday October 10 and purchase a ticket/voucher. Present the voucher at the clinic.
If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Student Blue (the Wake Forest student insurance), or Aetna insurance, the vaccine will be FREE to you! Students MUST bring their insurance card in order to receive this benefit.
To avoid long lines you can schedule an appointment at http://pdc.wfu.edu/events/181/
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is recommending that everyone in the United States over six months of age receive a vaccine to protect against influenza. For more information see the CDC's web site (http://www.cdc.gov/Features/FLU/)
Please note: The seasonal influenza vaccine for 2011 - 2012 WILL provide protection against H1N1 influenza as well as other common types of influenza expected during this winter's influenza season.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), students, faculty, and staff who do not elect to receive the vaccine should take the following precautions during influenza season to limit their risk:
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home and do not attend classes or come to work if you are sick.
- Clean your hands frequently with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (such as Purell).
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Consult with your doctor about the use of antiviral medications if you do become ill.
The CDC, the American College Health Association, and the Wake Forest University Student Health Service encourage faculty members to remind students not to attend class if they have symptoms of the flu (sudden onset of fever, achiness, cough, fatigue, and sore throat). This will help protect you and others on campus. Of course, any sick student may receive care at Student Health.
Additional information on the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (CDC).
For additional information about Influenza.
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