campus update Nov. 4, 2009
To: Case Western Reserve University Students
From: University Health Services
Re: H1N1 Nasal Vaccine
This may be your last opportunity to receive the vaccine.
The H1N1 nasal vaccine will be administered TODAY, Wednesday, November 4, at the Wade Commons from 3:00 - 6:30pm and Tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, at the Hovorka Atrium in the Millis Building.
This is the live-attenuated vaccine. This vaccine is only licensed for people ages 2-49. Read the H1N1 flu vaccine fact sheet.
Individuals with chronic medical conditions like asthma or diabetes should wait for the inactive H1N1 vaccine to become available and consult with their health care providers regarding the vaccine. Pregnant women should also receive the inactive vaccine and may be able to obtain it now from their local health department. Details about the university's planning for H1N1 and the seasonal flu are available online at http://www.case.edu/flu.
Important reminders about people who develop flu-like symptoms:
- If you have a fever, you MUST stay home and if influenza symptoms develop the CDC opinion is you MUST stay home for 24 hours after your fever stops. Students experiencing influenza-like illness should contact University Health Services at 216-368-2450.
- If you have an exam or some other commitment, your Society Dean will help you make other arrangements. In no circumstance does any SOM activity take precedence over the need to remain home and hence isolated from large groups of people. There will be no consequence to students who need to remain home due to illness.
- Those suffering influenza-like illness and those at high risk of complications from novel H1N1 infection should avoid public gatherings, including campus events and activities. Those at risk include persons with certain chronic medical conditions, children less than five years old, persons 65 years or older and pregnant women.
Please remember that washing hands is one of the most effective ways to avoid contracting the flu.