H1N1 (Swine Flu) Nasal Mist Flu Vaccine - Now Available!
November 17 , 2009
Influenza Vaccine/ Live Attenuated (LAIV)/ Nasal Mist will be distributed to students on Thursday, November 19th and Friday, November 20th.
Bring your WCU ID and printed registration form to the clinic.
Please note that the injected inactivated form of the H1N1 vaccine is not currently available on campus. |
*Log in with your WCU email
address and password.
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Clinic Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 19th, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., immediately outside Sykes Union Theater
Friday, November 20th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lawrence lobby (just outside the dining center)
* More clinics will be advertised as additional vaccine becomes available
| Who should get the H1N1 flu mist nasal spray vaccine?
ONLY those who meet the criteria for LAIV can receive the vaccine at this time. Groups recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 LAIV first are Healthy People who:
- Are from 2 to 24 years of age
- Are from 25 through 49 years AND
-live or care for infants younger than 6 months
-are health care or emergency medical personnel
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Who should not get the H1N1 flu mist nasal spray vaccine?
LAIV is not recommended for the following groups:
- Children younger than 5 years & adults 50 years and older
- Pregnant women
- Anyone with a weakened immune system
- Anyone with a long-term health problem such as
» heart disease
» lung disease
» asthma |
» anemia & other blood disorders
» metabolic disease such as diabetes
» kidney or liver disease |
- Anyone in close contact with a person with a severely weakened immune system
- If you are moderately or severely ill
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What is the H1N1 Nasal Mist Vaccine?
Live, attenuated intranasal vaccine (or LAIV) is sprayed into the nose. The nasal H1N1 mist is a live flu vaccine that's been deemed safe by the FDA. For more information on the H1N1 vaccine, visit Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) website.
Why should I be vaccinated?
Because few people have immunity to this new virus, the best way to avoid H1N1 and its complications is by getting vaccinated.
Questions?
Contact the Student Health Center at healthctr@wcupa.edu.
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