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Influenza: H1N1 & Seasonal

Flu Shot Clinic (for UNM Students in Priority Groups ONLY)

SHAC will offer a free, seasonal and H1N1 flu shot clinic for UNM students in priority groups on:

Monday, November 23, 2009
10 am to 4 pm (or until vaccine supply is depleted)
SHAC, room 155 (outside SHAC's front/west entrance)

UNM student LOBO ID is required. Priority group criteria is listed below.

H1N1 Vaccine Priority Groups:

• UNM students 24 years of age and younger
• Adults 25-64 years of age with chronic health problems (UNM students only)
• Pregnant Women (UNM students only)
• Household members/caretakers of infants less than 6 months of age (UNM students only)
• Healthcare workers/EMS personnel (UNM students only)

For more information, call the SHAC Immunization Clinic at (505) 277-7925.

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H1N1 Influenza: Current Situation

Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April 2009. So far, while infection rates among college-age persons have been higher than other age groups, the illness in this age group has not been severe. Pandemic influenza is unpredictable. Over the summer, groups at Main Campus and Health Sciences Campus have been following developments and preparing for more influenza activity in the fall, including engaging with New Mexico Department of Health in immunization planning. Preventing the spread of infection to minimize absenteeism and disruption of education is a key part of the plan.

Because of the current H1N1 influenza pandemic, we would like to share some information with you about H1N1 infection prevention efforts at UNM. Click on the links below for information:

• Informational Handout for Dorm Students (.pdf)

• UNM Emergency Management
  
  Note: The Emergency Management web site includes specific info for Students, Staff & Faculty, as well as live updates from ACHA and Health Map.

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Prevention Tips & Information:

There are precautions that everyone can take to stay healthy. Good hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of colds, flu, and other communicable diseases.

• "Don't let swine flu hog your health," Dr. Peg's Daily Lobo Article, dated 09/09/09
• Is it the flu or is it a cold? (UNMH)
• ¿Es la gripe o un resfriado? (UNMH)
• Hand Washing / Prevention (Residence Life & Student Housing Flyer)
• Hand Washing Brochure
• Hand Washing (SHAC Flyer)
• Cover Your Cough Flyer
• Student Health 101 H1N1 Info & Tips

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Updates & Resources:

• New Mexico Department of Health - Hotline: 1-877-304-4161
• New Mexico Department of Health - Web Site
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• UNM Emergency Management (Updates about H1N1 and the UNM community)
• UNM students with questions or concerns can call UNM Student Health & Counseling at (505) 277-3136.

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