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Flu Shots 2007
Flu Shot Schedule
Vaccine Information

University Health Service is offering flu shots to University of Kentucky and Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC) students, part-time and full-time, on the days and locations listed below. Shots will be available for faculty and staff as well. Prices this year will be:

$10 all UK & BCTC students, part-time or full-time, with NEW school ID
$20 all others
Students MUST have their ID in order to get the student price!

~ No appointment necessary ~
Student ID Required in order to get student price!

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Monday, Oct 22

Tuesday, Oct 23

Hall of Fame, Kentucky Clinic Bldg

White Hall Classroom Bldg

7:30 to 10 am

Hallway outside Room 102

Johnson Recreation Center Lobby

9 am to 3:30 pm

4 to 7 pm

Wednesday, Oct 24

Thursday, Oct 25

W.T. Young Library

Hall of Fame, Kentucky clinic Bldg

South Wing entrance

10 am to 3 pm

5:30 to 8 pm

Friday, Oct 26
White Hall Classroom Bldg
Hallway outside Rm 102
9 am to 3:30 pm

Flu shots are not recommended for people with hypersensitivity to eggs or egg products or anyone who has a fever. For information please call the Phone Information Nurse at (859) 323-4636.

Information about the vaccine

Why get vaccinated?
Influenza ("flu") is a serious and very contagious disease, caused by a virus that spreads from infected persons to the nose or throat of others. The "flu season" in the United States is from November to March each year. Symptoms of flu can include fever, cough, chills, sore throat, headache, muscle aches.

People of all ages can get flu. Most people are ill with flu for only a few days, but some get much sicker and may need to be hospitalized. Flu causes an average of 36,000 deaths each year, mostly among the elderly.

Flu vaccine can prevent the flu!

The vaccine
The viruses that cause flu change often. The vaccine is updated each year. It contains protection against influenza viruses that are likely to circulate in the United States in the upcoming winter.

Protection from the virus develops approximately two weeks after the shot, and may last up to a year.

Who should get the flu vaccine?

Everyone 50 years of age or older
Anyone who has a long-term health problem with heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney disease, metabolic disease such as diabetes, anemia, and other blood disorders
Anyone whose immune system is weakened because of HIV/AIDS or other diseases that affect the immune system, long-term treatment with drugs such as steroids, or cancer treatment with x-rays or drugs
Pregnant women who will be past the 3rd month of pregnancy during the flu season
Students and staff at schools and colleges and/or people living in dormitories or under other crowded conditions, to prevent outbreaks
Physicians, nurses, family members, or anyone else coming in close contact with people at risk of serious flu
People at high risk for flu complications who travel to the Southern hemisphere between April and September, or who travel to the tropics or in organized tourist groups at any time.
Anyone who wants to reduce their chance of catching the flu

When should the flu vaccine be given?
The best time to get the flu vaccine is in October and November. Since the flu season usually peaks between January and March, however, vaccination in December or even later can be beneficial. A new shot is needed each year.

For more information about flu or the flu vaccine, call the University Health Service Phone Information Nurse at (859) 323-INFO (4636), or go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Influenza Information web page.