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H1N1 and College Campuses: Students Across Nation Get Swine Flu Shot. Although we haven?t heard about the world wide catastrophe that the CDC believed that the H1N1 flu would bring, it?s still a concern in many health departments and at college campuses across the nation. In fact, students at many educational institutions are getting the swine flu shot.
There was initially a shortage of H1N1 vaccines, and only pregnant women, children, the elderly, and those with serious health conditions had access during the earliest stages it was available. Now, the supply has seemed to grow and there are many people still receiving the vaccination.
At San Francisco State University, 400 students and faculty members recently got the swine flu shot between February 18 and the 23rd.
The University of Mississippi urges students to receive a free vaccine, as the swine flu could return to campus in October. Seeking a vaccination now could mean avoiding the illness in the future.
Colorado University-Boulder students are urged to receive the vaccine as well. The school is hosting events prior to spring break to get all their students vaccinated. They offer an exciting incentive as well ? students who receive the H1N1 vaccine will be entered into a drawing to win a new iPod.
Why is the buzz around college campuses? With many students confined to small living spaces and shared facilities, spreading illnesses such as the flu is a lot easier on a campus than it is somewhere else. Many universities quarantine students that contract the virus to prevent a potential outbreak. Seeking vaccination can help a student to avoid such quarantine.
Source:
SFSU Official Web site
Daily Mississippian
CU Official Web site
http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/11265/h1n1-and-college-campuses-students-across-nation-get-swine-flu-shot/
There was initially a shortage of H1N1 vaccines, and only pregnant women, children, the elderly, and those with serious health conditions had access during the earliest stages it was available. Now, the supply has seemed to grow and there are many people still receiving the vaccination.
At San Francisco State University, 400 students and faculty members recently got the swine flu shot between February 18 and the 23rd.
The University of Mississippi urges students to receive a free vaccine, as the swine flu could return to campus in October. Seeking a vaccination now could mean avoiding the illness in the future.
Colorado University-Boulder students are urged to receive the vaccine as well. The school is hosting events prior to spring break to get all their students vaccinated. They offer an exciting incentive as well ? students who receive the H1N1 vaccine will be entered into a drawing to win a new iPod.
Why is the buzz around college campuses? With many students confined to small living spaces and shared facilities, spreading illnesses such as the flu is a lot easier on a campus than it is somewhere else. Many universities quarantine students that contract the virus to prevent a potential outbreak. Seeking vaccination can help a student to avoid such quarantine.
Source:
SFSU Official Web site
Daily Mississippian
CU Official Web site
http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/11265/h1n1-and-college-campuses-students-across-nation-get-swine-flu-shot/