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Swine Flu / H1N1 Information Campus Resources
Student Health Center
Flu Shot Clinics
Emergency Preparedness and Planning
Dean of Students
Personal Evacuation Plan
Study Abroad Preparation
Contact Information
Student Health Center
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Additional H1N1 Vaccine Has ArrivedWalk-in Clinic Planned for Tuesday, Dec. 1Hamilton has received a second delivery of H1N1 vaccine — 500 doses of nasal spray. Students may make appointments with the Health Center (315-859-4111) to receive the vaccine, which will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis. A walk-in clinic to administer the vaccine is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the Health Center.Sincerely, Christine Merritt Director of Student Health Services H1N1 Immunization Clinics for Higher Risk StudentsNovember 16, 2009The College has received 200 doses of the H1N1 vaccine and will offer two immunization clinics for students with underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk for flu-related complications. Clinics will be held Monday, November 16 from 6–8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 4-6 p.m. in the Health Center. The vaccine will be available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Students with any of the following conditions are considered to be at higher risk and are therefore eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccine at the clinic:
Students who are currently ill must wait until they recover before getting the vaccine. Students are required to bring their Hamilton College ID card and are asked to wear clothing that allows easy access to their upper arm. Immunization clinics will be held for the general student population as soon as the additional vaccine ordered by the College becomes available. It is not necessary to schedule an appointment in advance. Please feel free to contact the Health Center (315-859-4111) if you have questions. Sincerely, Christine Merritt Director of Student Health Services Flu Shot Clinics ScheduledSeptember 3, 2009Hamilton has scheduled two flu shot clinics, one for students and the other for employees. The vaccines are intended to combat seasonal influenza. A separate vaccine for the H1N1 influenza virus (also known as swine flu) is still under development and is expected to be ready later this fall. Hamilton expects to schedule additional flu shot clinics to administer the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available.According to a release from the Food and Drug Administration, "Although this year's seasonal vaccine is directed against other strains of influenza expected to be circulating and will not provide protection against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, it is still important for those [people] for whom it is recommended to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine. No vaccine is 100 percent effective against preventing disease, but vaccination is the best protection against influenza and can prevent many illnesses and deaths." Information about the Hamilton-administered flu shot clinics is as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Health Center Open to Students Only No Appointment Necessary Cost: $15 (fee is added to the student's bill) As a convenience, Hamilton will again sponsor an on-campus flu shot clinic for employees. If this date is inconvenient, many other health care providers in the region will be providing flu shots throughout the fall. Friday, Oct. 23, 12 noon - 4 p.m. Fitness Center Multipurpose Room Open to Employees and Spouses No Appointment Necessary Cost: $30 |
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