Cowell Health Center - H1N1 Updates

H1N1 Update - November 11, 2009

probinson@scu.edu (Peggie Robinson) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:46:00 PST

Cowell Student Health Center received its first shipment of H1N1 flu vaccine earlier this week. The amount of vaccine received was limited, but we anticipate receiving more soon. A vaccination clinic was held yesterday in Benson Center for students; approximately 300 H1N1 flu shots were administered. We will schedule another vaccination clinic when we receive our next shipment, and will notify students by email when this occurs.

In the meantime, Cowell Student Health Center has a limited amount of H1N1 Vaccine left from yesterday's clinic. It is available for students meeting the following criteria:

Students through 24 years of age.
Students 25 years through 64 years of age with an underlying medical condition or weakened immune system which puts them at risk for complications from the flu
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
Health care and emergency medical personnel

Due to limited clinic staffing, we will be giving the vaccine by appointment only to ensure the process is orderly. If you are interested in receiving the vaccine, call 408-554-4501 to schedule an appointment.

If you are not a student (and you meet one of the above criteria) and are interested in receiving the H1N1 vaccine please visit the Santa Clara Public Health Department website for information regarding clinics being held in the local area. www.sccgov.org/portal/site/phd/

H1N1 Update - October 29, 2009

probinson@scu.edu (Peggie Robinson) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:30:00 PST

Cowell Student Health Center continues to see a fair number of students presenting with mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. The Health Center has advised close to 100 students to self isolate since September 21, 2009. Our students have on average isolated for 2 to 3 days with mild to moderate flu symptoms. Students have recovered well and have had no serious complications.

Cowell Student Health Center has registered with the state to provide the H1N1 vaccine. The Santa Clara Public Health Department notified the community it will receive 8,800 doses this week. Since this initial vaccine shipment is smaller than planned, our local Health Department has determined pediatric and high-risk pregnant patients will get the vaccine first. We therefore do not anticipate receiving any H1N1 vaccine with this shipment. The Health Department is unable to let us know if or when we may receive vaccine due to continued delays in vaccine production. If you have an underlying medical condition which puts you at high-risk for complications related to the flu, we suggest you contact your primary care physician regarding H1N1 vaccine availability.

The Center for Disease Control continues to stress the importance of everyday preventive actions: covering your cough/sneeze, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick and getting vaccinated.

H1N1 Update - October 1, 2009

probinson@scu.edu (Peggie Robinson) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:22:00 PST

Cowell Student Health Center continues to see a fair number of students presenting with mild to moderate flu like symptoms. Several students have been advised to isolate themselves from others until they remain fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications. The students we have evaluated have remained isolated for approximately 2 to 3 days and have recovered well and resumed full activities.

Please continue to follow the general measures to protect yourself and others by following these simple healthy habits: wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, cover your cough or sneeze, avoid touching your mouth/nose/eyes as this is a primary means of transmitting infection, don’t share personal items, stay home or in your room if you have a fever 100° F or above and flu-like symptoms.

H1N1 Update - September 22, 2009

probinson@scu.edu (Peggie Robinson) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:38:00 PST

Cowell Student Health Center continues to monitor the local H1N1 flu situation in conjunction with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. This month we have seen four students with fever and mild flu like symptoms and recommended they isolate themselves. One has recovered fully and returned to normal activities. The other three students just began self-isolation this week.

As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Cowell Student Health Center will advise patients with fever above 100° F and flu like symptoms to self-isolate until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications. The university has a limited number of rooms designated for self-isolation to be used by on-campus students with roommates. Because of the limited number of isolation rooms, we encourage students with local support, such as family or friends, to stay off campus, if able. We recommend students and their families to start planning ahead for this possibility.

This news may cause some to feel anxious about the health and welfare of members of the campus community. Be assured that the university is strictly following the CDC guidelines and is staying in close contact with the County Health Department.

Everyone is urged to continue to follow the preventative measures recommended by the CDC to protect yourself and others from the spread of the disease.

Santa Clara University Monitoring Flu Conditions

probinson@scu.edu (Peggie Robinson) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:31:00 PST

Recent update of H1N1