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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
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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