Flu Vaccine:
Who Should get vaccinated?
Who Should get vaccinated?
The entire college community is encouraged to receive a flu shot unless told not to by your Primary Health Care Physician.
Everyone in this group should seek vaccination:
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People 65 years of age and older
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Children ages 6 months to 23 months
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Adults and children 2 years of age and older with chronic lung or heart disorders including heart disease and asthma.
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Pregnant women
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Adults and children 2 years of age and older with chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes), kidney diseases, blood disorders ( such as sickle cell anemia), or weakened immune systems, including persons with HIV/AIDS
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Children and teenagers, 6 months to 18 years of age, who take aspirin daily
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Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities
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Household members and out-of-home caregivers of infants under the age of 6 months (Children under the age of 6 months cannot be vaccinated.)
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Healthcare workers who provide direct, hands-on care to patients.
Ways to prevent the spread of flu:
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze - and dispose of the tissue afterward.
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If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
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Wash your hands after you cough or sneeze - with soap and warm water, or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
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If you get the flu, stay home from work or school. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Call Health Services for questions or concerns at x1169.
