Seasonal influenza clinics for students have been postponed.
The Health Center has recently held a number of seasonal influenza immunization clinics for faculty, staff, and students. We have been pleased with the enthusiastic turnout for these clinics, as it demonstrates a real commitment to maintaining a healthy living and learning community. In just two weeks the Health Center has given nearly as many flu shots as we administered during all of last year.
While this is good news for the College community, the result is that the Health Center has exhausted its initial supply of the seasonal influenza vaccine. As a result, we need to postpone the student clinics that were previously announced and scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th at the Wellness Clinic, and Thursday, October 1st at the Taughannock Falls Room. Additionally, the Health Center is not currently making appointments for students to receive the flu shot.
We view this as a temporary delay due to the industry’s shift to producing and shipping H1N1 vaccine and the high early season demand for the seasonal influenza vaccine. We anticipate continuing with seasonal vaccine clinics as soon as supplies become available. Please watch for updates on Intercom, and contact the Health Center at 274-3177 if you have questions.
Thank you.
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