Updates

H1N1 vaccine available

probinson@scu.edu (Peggy Robinson) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:13:00 PST

Dear Faculty and Staff,

The Department of Health and Human Services and the American College Health Association is encouraging all students, faculty and staff to protect themselves against 2009 H1N1 flu by getting vaccinated... For more details about this recommendation please see http://www.acha.org/general/HHS_ACHA_SpringBreak_letter.pdf

Although flu activity has declined in recent weeks, the H1N1 flu continues to spread in the United States and abroad. Cowell Student Health Center continues to see cases each week and recommends these students self-isolate to prevent the spread of illness. Flu activity is difficult to predict, but the CDC expects that flu activity will continue for weeks and we may see increased outbreaks.

The H1N1 vaccine is available at Cowell Student Health Center. Walk-in requests for immunizations are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. There is a $15.00 administration fee for the vaccine. This charge can be paid by cash or check.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine Available at Cowell Health Center

probinson@scu.edu (Peggy Robinson) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:05:00 PST

Dear Faculty and Staff,

If you were unable to attend the H1N1 Vaccine Clinic last Friday, 1/22, we do have the H1N1 vaccine here at Cowell Student Health Center.

If you wish to receive the vaccine, please call 408-554-4501 to schedule an appointment. Cowell Student Health Center is only able to provide services to students, faculty and staff. Therefore, we cannot administer vaccine to family members.

There is a $15.00 administration fee which can be paid with cash or check.

Cowell Student Health Center continues to see patients with symptoms of H1N1 flu. We would like to remind you that although it may seem that vaccine may be unnecessary in the coming months, the opposite may be true as the number of cases of H1N1 may potentially increase in the later months. There is no way to predict the course of an influenza pandemic and since H1N1 2009 is a new virus it is unknown when the peak may occur. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a three-step approach to fighting the flu: get vaccinated, everyday preventive actions, including covering coughs and sneezes, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick.

H1N1 (Swine flu) Vaccine Clinic 1/22

probinson@scu.edu (Peggy Robinson) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:55:00 PST

Dear Faculty and Staff,

Good News! There will be an H1N1 vaccine clinic on Friday, January 22nd. You can make an appointment so you do not have to wait in a long line.

The clinic will be in Conference Room 21 of the Benson Center (in the basement) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The charge for the vaccine will be $15.00 and can be paid with cash or check made out to Maxim Health Services. This clinic is also open to family or friends (must be 4 years or older) interested in receiving the vaccine. Anyone under the age of 18 will need parental consent.

To make an appointment go to: http://www.maximhealthsystems.com/pickatime/?id=377

Get Your Seasonal Flu Shot

jllu@scu.edu (Josh Lu) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:00:00 PST

If you still need to get your flu shots, there will be a second seasonal flu vaccine clinic in Parlor B of the Benson Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $25, and you can pay with cash, check, or if you’re a student, you can charge it to your account. Talk with your health care provider about whether you should be vaccinated for seasonal flu.

Flu Vaccine Clinic 9/30

probinson@scu.edu (Peggie Robinson) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:00:00 PST

We wanted to let you know about a flu vaccine clinic we are sponsoring with Maxim Health Services on Wednesday, September 30th. It will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Benson Center, Parlors B & C.

Cowell Welcome and H1N1 Information

PRobinson@scu.edu (Peggie Robinson) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:24:00 PST

Dear Faculty and Staff,

Welcome to Fall 2009. This letter serves as guidance about how to prevent the spread of flu on our campus.

Cowell Student Health Center follows global, national and local health advisories issued through the World Health Organization, the Center for Disease Control and the Santa Clara Public Health Department to guide management of H1N1 and seasonal flu. Like many college campuses, we are preparing for the possibility of a significant increase in the number of flu cases this fall. Please check our website for H1N1 updates.

H1N1 Vaccine

probinson@scu.edu (Peggy Robinson) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST

Dear Faculty and Staff,

Welcome Back! We hope you enjoyed the break.

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.