H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Still Available
Friday, November 6, 2009Doses of the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine remain after UCF Health Services distributed hundreds to students, faculty and staff between Nov. 3 and 5. The nasal spray vaccine will be available again today, Nov 6, and next Thursday, Nov. 12, to UCF students, faculty and staff, whether or not they are in a CDC priority group.
Note that nasal spray is not appropriate for everyone. Those who cannot receive the nasal spray vaccine include: pregnant women, people 50 years of age and older and people with a medical condition that places them at higher risk for complications from influenza. Those conditions include chronic heart or lung disease, such as asthma, and diabetes or kidney failure.
The nasal spray vaccine will be distributed in groups at the UCF Health Center on the following dates and times:
For the nasal spray vaccine, please choose an appointment time that will allow you to arrive at the Health Center at least five minutes early, as the instructions at each session will begin on time. Anyone who arrives late will need to request a voucher for another session.
Vouchers are available at the appointments/check-in window inside the Health Center’s main entrance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Vouchers can also be picked up between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Knight Aide pharmacy and convenience store next to the UCF Arena.
You must bring your UCF ID to verify your eligibility for the vaccine. There is no charge for UCF students. The cost for faculty and staff is $10, which must be paid in cash or by check at the time the voucher is given. Checks should be made payable to UCF Health Services.
Accompanying each voucher will be an information sheet about the vaccine and a consent form that you must complete before you report to the Health Center to receive this vaccine. The voucher will be your ticket to receive the vaccine.
You can view the information sheet in advance at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf
SEASONAL FLU SHOTS STILL AVAILABLE.
Students, faculty and staff are advised to get their seasonal flu shots as well. Seasonal flu shots are available by appointment at the UCF Health Center.
The UCF campus community will be updated regularly through campus-wide e-mails and the university’s H1N1 Web site, www.ucf.edu/flu