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Flu Update: November 10, 2009

A Swine Flu vaccination clinic has been scheduled for each of the Medaille Campuses. A limited supply of vaccine will be available and it will only be given to those who fall into one of the priority groups. Nasal mist or the injection will be given according to age and health status. At this time, we do not have vaccine without thimersol, therefore pregnant women will not receive the vaccine.

The priority groups are:

First Priority:
Age 18-24 years old

Second Priority:
People who live with or provide care for infants under 6 months of age
Age 25-64 years old with any of the following conditions:

  • Cardiovascular disorders excluding hypertension
  • Renal disorders
  • Hepatic disorders
  • Neurologic/Neuromuscular disorders
  • Hematologic disorders
  • Metabolic disorders including diabetes
  • Immunosuppression

Clinic Dates and Times:
Buffalo Campus
November 18
Gym
12pm-1pm – First Priority Group
1pm-2pm – Second Priority Group

Amherst Campus
November 30
Sullivan MPR
4pm-5pm – First Priority Group
5pm-6pm – Second Priority Group

Rochester Campus
December 2 /> Location TBA
5pm-5:30pm – First Priority Group
5:30pm-6pm – Second Priority Group

Everyone interested in receiving the vaccine must present their Medaille ID. Various insurances are accepted. To find out if yours is accepted, please check with the clerk on the day of the clinic. For those without insurance or one of the accepted insurances, the cost is $19, cash or check only, no credit cards. Please remember to wear a short sleeve shirt to the clinic.

Flu Update: November 4, 2009 

Within the past week we have seen an increase in influenza like illness, just as we have seen in the community and the country. Most doctors are not testing for the illness, but rather diagnosing by symptoms only. Since there are similar illnesses, it is impossible to tell for sure if it is definitely “swine flu”.ossible to tell for sure if it is definitely “swine flu”.

We are encouraging those with influenza symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, achiness, fatigue) to stay at home in an effort to decrease the spread of the illness. You are not to return until you have been free of fever for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications like Tylenol or ibuprofen. Please contact Health Services by phone or email to report your illness.

If you have a medical condition or develop severe symptoms, it is urgent that you contact your physician as soon as possible because you may need antiviral medication.

We have increased our disinfection efforts on campus and need your help to stop the spread of disease. Please stay home if ill, seek medical attention if necessary, and as always, wash your hands, thoroughly and frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and cough into your sleeve. Watch your Medaille email for information regarding upcoming H1N1 vaccine clinics. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Overview

The Student Health Office is part of the Wellness Center and it provides primary health care and wellness programming to the Medaille Community through a wide variety of programs and services. The goals of Health Services are to promote a sense of well being, to maintain a healthy campus, to prevent disease and disability, and to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Health Services Staffing & Location

The Student Health Office is staffed by a full time Registered Nurse and is located on the first floor of the Wellness Center at 117 Humboldt Pkwy, directly in front of the campus. The Student Health Office is closed during all official College holidays, and it is open reduced hours during the summer months.

Director of Health Services

Marsha A. Glose RN -C, BSN, MSed.
Medaille College Wellness Center
117 Humboldt Pkwy.
Buffalo, New York 14214
(716) 880-2112
FAX (716) 880-3399
mglose@medaille.edu

Health Services Staff

Pamela A. Barone, LPN
Medaille College Wellness Center
117 Humboldt Pkwy.
Buffalo, New York 14214
(716) 880-2155
FAX (716) 880-3399
Pamela.A.Barone@medaille.edu

 

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