Seasonal Flu Clinic 2009
Each year, University students get the seasonal flu which may result in missing classes and exams. This virus spreads rapidly among students because of close living conditions, lowered resistance, stress, etc., and campus communities have the potential to face significant epidemics each winter.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the seasonal flu vaccine is the single most effective method for preventing the seasonal flu.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Available at Health Services
The seasonal flu vaccine protects against 3 flu viruses which are expected to circulate this year but does not protect against H1N1 (formerly known as swine flu).
Students, faculty and staff can make an appointment to receive the seasonal flu vaccine at Health Services by calling (603) 862-2856.
Vaccine charge:
$18 for students who have paid the health fee
$25 for students who have not paid the health fee
$25 for faculty and staff
You can receive the H1N1 vaccine and seasonal flu vaccine during the same clinical visit at Health Services.
Information on the Seasonal Flu
Preventing the Flu
Prevention and self-care are priorities in addressing the spread of H1N1 as well as the seasonal flu.
- Preventing the Flu
- Wash Your Hands - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu Video - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Cover Your Cough - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- The Story Behind the Sleeve Video
- Hand Hygiene
- CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine for Certain High Risk Groups
- Flu Attack! How a Virus Invades Your Body
- Podcast: Take Three Actions to Fight the Flu
Care of Seasonal Flu
If you are experiencing flu like symptoms which include fever (greater than 100°F) and sore throat and/or cough we encourage you to please call Health Services at (603) 862-2856 to speak to a Triage Nurse for information, assessment and recommended care.
If you have a medical condition such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease or are immunosuppressed and are experiencing influenza like illness, please make an appointment to be seen by a health clinician at Health Services, (603) 862-2856.
If you become ill and experience any of the following, seek medical care immediately.
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in chest or abdomen
- Recurring dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever or worse cough
