October 3, 1997

TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY

Re: Yearly Flu Shots Available

Tuesdays and Fridays Only
8:30 am - 10:00 am
October 7 - November 7

The Student Health Services is offering annual influenza shots in anticipation of the flu season. Shots are available for both students and staff.

The $10 fee must be paid on the day of service. We encourage persons in high-risk groups to be immunized at their private physician's office or at the health center as soon as possible.

High risk groups include persons:

• 65 or older;
  
• with chronic cardiovascular or pulmonary disease, including asthma;
  
• who live in nursing homes or care facilities housing patients with chronic disease;
  
• with chronic metabolic diseases, including diabetes and renal disease, which has required medical follow-up in the past year;
  
• capable of infecting those in high-risk categories, such as professional or home care givers, nursing home staff, or household members of high-risk groups;
  
• with weakened immune systems;
  
• living in close quarters, such as residence halls to minimize the risk of illness in case of a flu outbreak.

Please call (408) 459-2636 for more information.

Anita Diaz
Director

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