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Stay Informed: Facts About H1N1 Flu Vaccines and Prevention

The health and safety of our campus community is the University of South Carolina's top priority, and we are well prepared to take action as new information about the H1N1 virus becomes available. University officials are working closely with local, state and federal public health officials in preparing our campus and urge everyone to follow simple tips to stop the spread of this virus.

We also encourage you to monitor this site for the latest information from the University, including health advice and flu-prevention instructions.

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H1N1 Flu Vaccine Information

February 2010

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Now Available

University of South Carolina Student Health Services has a limited supply of the seasonal flu vaccine and both injectable and intranasal H1N1 vaccines. They will be offered to all faculty, staff and students at the Thomson Student Health Center Monday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

A very limited quantity of seasonal flu vaccine is available at the following costs:
Student $15
Faculty/staff $25

There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine.

You can receive both the H1N1 vaccine and the seasonal injectable flu vaccine at the same time.

You MUST bring your University ID card to receive the a vaccine.

Please note that Student Health Services' current supply of vaccine is limited. This clinic is one of many Student Health Services will offer as additional vaccine is made available to us.

Please monitor www.sc.edu/flu for updates on future clinics and information on how to prevent the flu.

Click here for more information from the CDC concerning the 2009 H1N1 vaccine.

Avoid catching and transmitting seasonal and H1N1 flu

Wash your hands often with warm, soapy water
Use hand wipes and sanitizers
Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
Stay home if you are sick; stay away from people who are sick
Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night
Drink lots of water, and eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Get an annual flu vaccine
Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week

Symptoms

A temperature higher than 100F
Headache
Muscle aches and pains
Sore throat
Cough
Diarrhea
Sudden onset of dizziness

If you have the symptoms described above

Remain in your residence
Students: call Thomson Student Health Center at 803.777.3658 or your family physician
Faculty and staff: call your primary care physician or Primary Care Partners at 803.777.5373
Self-isolate (except to get medical care) for at least 24 hours after fever subsides without use of fever-reducing medicine

When Should I See Emergency Medical Care

You have difficulty breathing or chest pain
You have a purple or blue discoloration of your lips
You have vomiting and unable to keep liquids down
You have signs of dehydration such as dizziness when standing or absence of urination
You have a seizures or uncontrolled convulsions
You are less responsive than normal or have difficulty thinking

If you fall within one of the following categories and have been exposed to anyone with the flu or have flu-like symptoms, promptly call your physician:

Pregnant women
Persons younger than 19 who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy
People who are morbidly obese
People with chronic pulmonary (asthma), cardiovascular (except high blood pressure), renal, hepatic, hematological (sickle cell disease), neurologic, neuromuscular or metabolic disorders (including diabetes), immunosuppression, including that caused by medications or by HIV
Children younger than 5
Adults older than 65
Residents of chronic care facilities or nursing homes

Stay Informed: Facts About H1N1 Flu Vaccines and Prevention

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Information

Avoid catching and transmitting seasonal and H1N1 flu

Symptoms

If you have the symptoms described above

If you fall within one of the following categories and have been exposed to anyone with the flu or have flu-like symptoms, promptly call your physician:

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