Published in Tech Today
There will be several upcoming flu vaccine clinics available through Michigan Tech Counseling and Wellness Services and Portage Health.
The influenza vaccine (flu shot) is recommended for everyone, but especially for people living in close quarters, such as residence halls, and for people who have chronic health issues such as asthma and diabetes. The flu shot may not be given to people who have a severe allergy to eggs, as eggs are used in the manufacture of the vaccine.
Upcoming clinic dates:
Tuesday, Oct. 13
11 a.m to 4 p.m.
Memorial Union Peninsula Room
Wednesday, Oct. 21
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Memorial Union Ballroom A
Wednesday, Oct. 21
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wads G17/19
Cost of the vaccine is $25, payable with cash, check (to Portage Health), or credit card.
Important note: Anyone under the age of 18 cannot be vaccinated without parental permission. If this pertains to you, request a permission form from wellness@mtu.edu .
For more information, contact Counseling and Wellness Services at 487-2538 or wellness@mtu.edu . To find out more about influenza and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccination recommendations, click here .
More information about the H1N1 flu, ways to prevent it, and what to do if you have influenza like illness can be found on the University’s web site.