Free flu shots

Last year, hundreds of UB community members were diagnosed with Influenza or a flu-like illness. Recovery from this easily prevented illness can take 5-7 days. The Student Wellness Team will offer flu vaccine shots to UB students, faculty and staff the week of Nov. 12, 2007 (see dates, locations below).

Flu vaccines are free to UB students with valid UB photo ID. For faculty and staff, vaccines are $20 (payable by cash or check only). Spouses, partners, or dependents of students, faculty or staff are not eligible to receive the vaccine at these clinics. Vaccines will be administered on a first come-first served basis with the ability to join the line until 3 pm.

Please note: The Wellness team may need to close the clinic(s) early based on vaccine availability. Please also understand that an individual’s ability to receive the vaccine is subject to medical oversight (screening forms and clinical staff on site).

UB FLU CLINICS

North Campus
Tues. November 13, 2007
Thurs. November 15, 2007
9am-3pm, Student Union Social hall

South Campus
Fri. November 16, 2007
9am-3pm, 105 Harriman Hall

The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious viral illness that is most common in the winter months. It is spread by sneezing, coughing, and direct contact with an infected person. Symptoms include sudden onset of fever with chills, headache, malaise, muscle aches and pains and a dry cough and typically last 5-7 days. Some people develop secondary bacterial infections such as sinus infections or pneumonia.

The flu can be prevented with a vaccine (flu shot). The vaccination must be given each year because the viruses that cause influenza mutate and the vaccine must be altered to remain effective. Flu shots are given in the fall to provide optimal protection. They start to provide protection within one to two weeks after injection.