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All enrolled students are eligible to receive health care.

There is no charge to be seen by one of our healthcare providers. There are nominal fees for lab procedures, medications, treatments, dressings, or supplies.

Healthcare is confidential. Please review our Patient Rights and Responsibilities policy.

Announcements:

2009 H1N1 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (the "Flu Shot") will be given during a Vaccination Clinic at the Prince William Campus

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009

Time: 3 - 6pm

Location: Occoquan Building, Room 110A, Prince William Campus

Cost: Free

Bring: Your Mason ID

This vaccine will not be given to everyone, please read:

Who Should and Should Not get the H1N1 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, the "Flu Shot"?

Supplies are Limited

2009 H1N1 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)

Nasal Spray is Available During Immunization Walk-in Clinics and Free

This vaccine is not suitable for everyone, please read:

Who Should and Should Not get the H1N1 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine nasal spray?

Supplies are Limited

There are 2 types of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine available:

a Nasal Spray form, which contains a live virus, known as the “H1N1 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV).” This vaccine is suitable for a limited population.
a Shot form, which contains a killed virus, known as the “2009 H1N1 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (the "Flu Shot").” This vaccine is suitable for a larger population, yet there are still limitations.

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics are Canceled

due to lack of vaccine.

H1N1 Flu or Seasonal Flu . . .

Flu Symptoms

Treatment of Flu

High Risk Groups for Flu Complications

Emergency Warning Flu Symptoms that Need Urgent Medical Care

Meals for Students with Flu-like Illness

Plan Ahead

Doctor's Note Policy for students with flu-like illness

Information from SHS for Parents, RAs, and Student

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Virginia Department of Health (VDH)

Cover Your Cough

Wash Your Hands

Nutritionist Available

Registered Dietitian available on Tuesdays, no fee

Call SHS to schedule your appointment

Immunization Records Due

October 1, 2009 for students who started in the fall 2009 semester.

All late records will be assessed a $25 late fee.

Health Links

Affordable Health Care Options: free clinics, prescriptions, dental care, government benefits

Counseling and Psychological Services

Sexual Assault Services

Office of Alcohol Drug and Health Education

Comments

To share comments about your experience with Student Health Services please email shsinfo@gmu.edu.

Comments will be reviewed every Friday.

This email is not for medical questions, immunization questions, or appointment scheduling.

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