Flu Vaccine Available

Beginning October 3rd, the flu vaccine is available for students who fall in one of the following HIGH RISK categories for complications from influenza as recommended by the CDC:

• health care personnel who provide direct patient care;
• adults and children who have chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including asthma (hypertension is not considered a high-risk condition);
• adults and children who have required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the preceding year because of chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), renal dysfunction, hemoglobinopathies, or immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]);
• adults and children who have any condition (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions or that can increase the risk for aspiration;
• children and adolescents (aged 6 months--18 years) who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and, therefore, might be at risk for experiencing Reye syndrome after influenza infection;
• women who will be pregnant during the influenza season;
• household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children aged <6 months;
• children aged 6--23 months;
• persons aged >65 years;
• residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities that house persons of any age who have chronic medical conditions;

Students may receive the flu vaccine during the following clinic hours:

Monroe Park Campus Immunization Clinic
Monday & Wednesday: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 2-3:30 p.m.

MCV Campus Immunization Clinic
Tuesday & Thursday 1-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Starting October 31st, any student may receive the vaccine during Immunization Clinic hours, regardless of risk status.

For questions regarding the flu vaccine, call the Immunization line at 827-8047.