PRINTABLE POSTERS

Influenza Information and Prevention

A conversation with Dr. Telfer concerning campus readiness for H1N1

Upcoming H1N1 vaccine clinics

UHCS has clearance to offer the H1N1 vaccine to healthy people under 25 (and people at high risk up to 65). Free vaccinations are being offered at several locations on campus (see long description). A shot this week could provide protection for exam week and the holidays.

Now that the state is receiving sufficient vaccine and UHCS has public health clearance to offer the H1N1 vaccine to healthy people under age 25 (and people at high risk up to age 65). UHCS is offering several opportunities for students and employees to receive the vaccine ASAP. A shot this week could provide protection for exam week, the holidays as well as the winter months when we may see another spike in illness.

The free H1N1 Vaccine Clinics are for

people up to age 25
pregnant women
people aged 25 through 64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk uww.edu/uhcs/whatsnew for influenza-related complications
people who live with or provide care for infants aged < 6 months (e.g., parents, siblings, and daycare providers)
all health-care and emergency medical services personnel

When: Thursday, December 3, 2009

11:30 am-1:30 pm

Where: Jitters Coffeehouse in Wells Hall

When: Monday, December 7, 2009

11:30 am-1:30 pm

Where: Esker room 108

When: Tuesday, December 8, 2009

11:30 am-1:30 pm

Where: UC 262

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009

12:30 am-2:00 pm

Where: Williams Center

To save yourself time, read the information form and complete the consent form www.uww.edu/uhcs/brochures/H1N1ConsentForm.pdf before coming for the vaccination. All vaccination opportunities are subject to continued availability of the vaccine.

Free vaccinations are also available in the health center by appointment during regular business hours. Call 262-472-1300. Look for announcements of possible future vaccination opportunities on campus.

Disabilities and the Flu

Campus community members interested in receiving the injectable vaccine may check out the American Lung Association clinic locator link below. Enter a zip code for a listing of convenient locations.

www.flucliniclocator.org

Remember the symptoms for H1N1 or the swine flu include a fever of over 100 degrees, cough and body ache.

If these symptoms occur (and for any questions) students can contact UHCS at 262-472-1300. There is no charge to enrolled students for an office visit. If other testing or medications are ordered, the charges can be put on the student's university bill.

As always, we encourage the campus community to use common sense and continue simple good health practices like washing your hands and staying home when you are ill.

What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

For the most up-to-date Wisconsin information as it becomes available, visit information at the Pandemic Web site

Additional information is available at Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Swine flu

Watch these videos to learn more about H1N1

Frequently Asked Questions

http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov/docview.asp?docid=16529&locid=106

Questions?

Please contact: fluinfo@uww.edu