SDSU Student Health Services has just received several thousand doses
of FREE injectable and nasal H1N1 influenza vaccine. Although this is
not enough to immunize all students who are considered at risk for
H1N1 infection, it’s a significant start to our efforts! Immunization
is our best defense against influenza.
On Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24, between 10 AM and 3 PM,
we will begin offering H1N1 immunizations on the north side of Calpulli
Center, the home of Student Health Services. On those days,
we are
prioritizing vaccine to the following highest priority groups of
students:
pregnant women,
persons who live with or provide care for infants aged
6 months (e.g., parents, siblings, and daycare providers),
healthcare or emergency medical services workers,
including nursing students, nurses, physicians, nursing
assistants, therapists, technician, emergency medical
service personnel, dental personnel, pharmacists,
laboratory personnel, autopsy personnel, or persons
(e.g., clerical, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance,
and volunteers) not directly involved in patient care
but potentially exposed to infectious agents
persons under age 65 who have medical conditions that
put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications
such as; chronic lung (including asthma), heart (except
hypertension), kidney, liver, nerve or muscle, blood or
hormonal disorders (such as diabetes) and immune system
problems (including those caused by medical treatment or
by human immunodeficiency virus [HIV])
From Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4, between 10 AM and 3 PM,
we will make vaccine available to these additional students:
Age 24 and under
To receive immunization, students
will need to bring their Red ID and if under age 18, written permission
from a parent or legal guardian.
As we receive more vaccine, we will notify the campus community when
we are able to make vaccine available to a wider number of students.
** Seasonal Flu Vaccine for Students
High-risk students can get seasonal flu
vaccine at Student Health Services as vaccine supplies permit. If you have any
questions about vaccination, you may call 619-594-7339. If you are able to obtain
seasonal flu vaccine elsewhere we encourage you to do so.
Find a convenient location via the
San Diego Immunization Branch.
Wash your hands frequently with soap, especially after coughing or sneezing
Use alcohol-based hand cleaners, these are a great way to keep your hands clean
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; germs are spread this way
GET VACCINATED! Vaccination is a powerful tool in preventing
the spread of flu; this means your friends and family should
do it too. There are
TWO different
vaccines for this year, one for seasonal flu and the other
for H1N1. It is anticipated that H1N1 vaccinations will
begin in November. We will notify the campus
community as soon as we begin H1N1 influenza vaccination.
For information about immunization call 619-594-7339
or go to shs.sdsu.edu.
A vaccine, like any medicine, could possibly cause problems,
such as an allergic reaction. The risk of a vaccine causing
serious harm is extremely small. Consult an SHS health-care
provider or your regular medical provider if you have
other concerns.
A chronic medical condition such as; asthma, diabetes,
immune system suppression by HIV or other disorder or
medical treatment
You are pregnant
Are under the age of 19 and taking long-term aspirin therapy
You are 65 years or older
Individuals with flu symptoms
should stay home for at
least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, or signs of a
fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines
such as, acetaminophen (Tylenol®), ibuprofen (Motrin®,
Advil®), naproxen (Aleve®), or aspirin (the latter
only if your over age 18). People infected with seasonal and
2009 H1N1 flu may be able to infect others from one day
before getting sick to seven days after becoming ill.
Therefore, if you are a health-care student or worker,
CDC recommends you stay home for at least a week or until
your symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.
Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks,
electrolyte beverages for infants) to keep from becoming
dehydrated.
Stay away from classes and limit interaction with other people,
except
to seek medical care; remain in your room as much as practical.
Get a "flu buddy", pair up with another student to deliver
your meals and make contact with professors if you're ill.
Return home if your family lives relatively close to campus
to keep roommates from getting infected.
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
County of San Diego
- The San Diego County Department of Health is also
providing updates through its
211 phone number with
recorded information and staff available for questions.
