H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
The University of Dayton has received a limited supply of the H1N1 flu vaccine and will offer an immunization clinic Thursday, Nov. 5 to students at high risk for flu-related complications.
November 3, 2009 - The University of Dayton Health Center recently received its first limited supply of H1N1 flu vaccines and has scheduled a free immunization clinic this Thursday for students with underlying medical conditions.
This limited vaccine supply will be made available first to students 24 years old and younger who are considered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be at high risk for flu-related complications. This includes students with underlying medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes and those who are pregnant. Visit the CDC for a full list of high risk factors.
Those students 24 years and younger with high risk factors who wish to receive the H1N1 flu vaccine from the Student Health Center on Nov. 5 must bring their student IDs and wear clothing that allows the upper arm to be easily exposed. Those without a student ID will not be permitted to receive the vaccine. Students who receive the vaccine will be required to complete a registration form.
The Health Center anticipates receiving additional doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine in the near future, and all University of Dayton students 24 and younger will be encouraged to receive the vaccine at that time.
University faculty and staff are encouraged to contact their health care professionals regarding the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County is also sponsoring a free, public H1N1 immunization clinic from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the University of Dayton Arena. The clinic is open to all targeted groups, which includes persons aged 6 months through 24 years. Long lines are expected.
Both nasal spray and shots will be available at the start of the clinic. Participants at the clinic will be required to complete a flu vaccination consent form. Visit the Public Health Web site for more information on this clinic.
The clinic is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the MAC gym at the RecPlex. The entrance to the clinic will be on the south side of the RecPlex, where the pool is located. Students will not be charged for the vaccine.
This limited vaccine supply will be made available first to students 24 years old and younger who are considered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be at high risk for flu-related complications. This includes students with underlying medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes and those who are pregnant. Visit the CDC for a full list of high risk factors.
Those students 24 years and younger with high risk factors who wish to receive the H1N1 flu vaccine from the Student Health Center on Nov. 5 must bring their student IDs and wear clothing that allows the upper arm to be easily exposed. Those without a student ID will not be permitted to receive the vaccine. Students who receive the vaccine will be required to complete a registration form.
The Health Center anticipates receiving additional doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine in the near future, and all University of Dayton students 24 and younger will be encouraged to receive the vaccine at that time.
University faculty and staff are encouraged to contact their health care professionals regarding the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County is also sponsoring a free, public H1N1 immunization clinic from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the University of Dayton Arena. The clinic is open to all targeted groups, which includes persons aged 6 months through 24 years. Long lines are expected.
Both nasal spray and shots will be available at the start of the clinic. Participants at the clinic will be required to complete a flu vaccination consent form. Visit the Public Health Web site for more information on this clinic.
For more information about this article, contact: Cameron Fullam, assistant director of media relations, at 937-229-3256 or fullam@udayton.edu
