Injectable H1N1 Vaccine Availablity

Friday, November 6, 2009

UCF's first shipment of injectable H1N1 vaccine will be available to students, faculty and staff who are in the priority groups established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Those priority groups are: health care workers and emergency medical services personnel, anyone age 6 months to 24 years, pregnant women, people who live with or provide care to infants younger than 6 months, and people age 25 to 64 years who have underlying health conditions that increase risk for flu- related health complications.

H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Still Available

Friday, November 6, 2009

Doses of the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine remain after UCF Health Services distributed hundreds to students, faculty and staff beween November 3 and 5. The nasal spray vaccine will be available again today, November 6 and again on Thursday, November 12, to UCF students, faculty and staff, whether or not they are in a CDC priority group.

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information for the UCF Community

Influenza activity continues to remain higher than expected for this time of year; the novel H1N1 influenza virus, or "swine flu", continues to circulate in the Central Florida community. Nearly 100% of the influenza viruses being detected are novel H1N1 viruses; the average age of H1N1 patients continues to be 20 years. Students can contact Health Services at 407-823-2701 to set up an appointment or if they have questions. They also can visit the Health Services Website.

For more information on the swine flu, visit the Florida Department of Health Website, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website or the World Health Organization Website. The Florida Department of Health has established a toll-free number 877-352-3581 to provide public health information and updates on the H1N1 flu. The line is staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m seven days a week, and the information is available in English, Spanish, and Creole.

YouTube video featuring UCF’s “5th Guy”

How to protect yourself and others from contracting the H1N1 flu virus (2009)

Message to Parents

We would like to update you about H1N1 influenza and our diligent efforts to help our students stay healthy. UCF’s Health Services provides quality outpatient clinical care and supports the health of students, faculty and staff.

Message to Students

UCF Health Services welcomes you to campus for the fall semester. Our professional health care workers are dedicated to helping you stay healthy so you can succeed in your classes and enjoy your UCF experience. The H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu, will be a health challenge for UCF and our country this fall. Staff and faculty members are doing everything we can.