Cowell Health Center - H1N1 Updates
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 H1N1 Update - March 31, 2010
Flu activity remains relatively low here at SCU and nationally. Most of the current flu continues to be 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may continue over the weeks and months ahead. With a new virus it is difficult to predict how the virus will continue to spread. Health officials continue to encourage all individuals to get the H1N1 vaccine.
The H1N1 vaccine is available at Cowell Student Health Center. There is a $15.00 administration fee which can be paid by cash, check or student account. Walk-in requests for vaccination are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
The Center for Disease Control continues to stress the importance of everyday preventive actions: covering your cough/sneeze, frequent hand washing for 20 seconds, staying home when sick, and getting vaccinated.
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H1N1 Update - January 8, 2010
Flu activity is expected to continue for the upcoming months, caused either by the 2009 H1N1 virus or regular seasonal flu viruses. The CDC continues to stress the importance of a three-step approach to fighting the flu: vaccination, everyday preventive actions including covering coughs and sneezes, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick.
The Santa Clara Public Health Department has just informed us they have the H1N1 vaccine available for the general public. Call 408-885-4214 to schedule an appointment if you are interested in receiving the H1N1 vaccine. The vaccine is free and is available at the 976 Lenzen Avenue location (off the Alameda near Race St.).
CVS Pharmacy at El Camino Real and Scott has the H1N1 available on a walk-in basis from 10:00 to 4:00 pm. There is an $18.00 administration fee. You may want to check with your local pharmacy regarding H1N1 vaccine.
Cowell Student Health Center has requested additional H1N1 vaccine. Currently, we have no vaccine available. Should we receive a shipment we will notify the campus community.
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H1N1 Update - December 11, 2009
Cowell Student Health Center is winding down from the fall quarter. It has been a busy fall quarter, with an increased number of patients with flu and flu-like symptoms for this time of year. We have advised nearly 150 students who met suspected H1N1 criteria to self isolate since September 21, 2009. Additionally, we administered 500 doses of the H1N1 vaccine and have requested an additional 500 doses.
The Center for Disease Control continues to stress the importance of everyday preventive actions: covering your cough/sneeze, frequent hand washing for 20 seconds, staying home when sick, and getting vaccinated. While we anticipate receiving additional H1N1 vaccine, students able to get vaccinated elsewhere over the holiday recess are encouraged to do so.
Cowell Student Health Center will be closed Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. We will reopen on Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 8:30 am.
We wish our students a healthy and relaxing break.
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