The UWM Pandemic Planning and Response Team has updated information about the vaccine that is available for seasonal flu and will be available for H1N1 flu.
SEASONAL FLU VACCINE UPDATE
National, state and local public health authorities recommend getting a seasonal flu vaccine as early as possible this flu season. In support of this recommendation we advise community members to take advantage of local resources that are offering flu vaccines right now:
**Walgreens Take Care Clinic at 1400 E. Brady St. provides the flu vaccine on weekdays (8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) and weekends (9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) for $24.95.
**Other Walgreens locations provide the flu vaccine daily in September from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Clinic details can be found at:
http://www.walgreens.com/topic/flu/flu_shots_faq.jsp**Aurora Shoo the Flu clinics provide flu shots starting Sept. 29 for $30. Clinic details can be found at:
http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/vna/shooflu/index.aspUWM Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics have been set for Oct. 12, 14-15. The clinics will run as supply allows. Vaccines cost $10 for students and $20 for faculty and staff. Due to anticipated high demand this year, UWM will not be opening clinics to surrounding community members.
Many primary healthcare providers are also giving flu shots currently. Those who have health insurance should check their coverage to see if the vaccine is covered.
Individuals should not wait to get a seasonal flu vaccine, especially if they have a high-risk medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes. Who should get a seasonal flu vaccine? See the recommendations at:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htmUWM students who have a high-risk medical condition are encouraged to contact their primary medical provider or the Norris Health Center Office of Health Promotion and Wellness at 229-6668 for seasonal flu vaccine information.
H1N1 FLU VACCINE UPDATE
H1N1 vaccines, which were approved Sept. 17 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, are a critical part of the national strategy to reduce illness and transmission of H1N1 virus. Prioritization groups have been established that include people ages 5-24, as well as individuals in other high-risk groups.
Details of these groups can be found at:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htmMore than 21,000 UWM students fall into the priority group based on age alone.
UWM is participating in the regional planning under way for H1N1 vaccine clinics in our community.
We have pre-registered with the state to receive a supply of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine and have reserved dates during the first two weeks of November to provide free H1N1 vaccines in the UWM Union if supplies are available.
UWM H1N1 Vaccine Clinics would be open to UWM community members who meet the criteria set by state and national health officials. More information is available at:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htmPlease visit our flu Website –
http://www.flu.uwm.edu – for the most up-to-date information about the flu, including our updated FAQ at:
http://emergency.uwm.edu/pdf/h1n1_faq.pdf