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Student Health Services
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372

Phone: 910.521.6219
Fax: 910.521.6549
Email: shs@uncp.edu

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Call 910-521-6219 for additional information.

H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINE (Swine Flu Vaccine)

H1N1 Intranasal Vaccine

The H1N1 Intranasal Vaccine will be given (FREE) from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. M-F at Student Health Services. No appointment needed.

This live attenuate intranasal vaccine is sprayed into the nose and is available to people 2-49 years of age. This vaccine should not be given to anyone with long-term health problems.

You should not get the 2009 H1N1 LAIV if you have any of the following:

If you have a severe (life-threatening) allergy to eggs or any other substance in the vaccine
Children younger than 2 and adults 50 years and older
Pregnant women
Anyone with a weakened immune system
Anyone with long-term health problems such as
- Heart Disease
- Kidney or liver disease
- Lung Disease
- Metabolic disease such as diabetes
- Asthma
- Anemia and other blood disorders
Anyone with certain muscle or nerve disorders
Persons with severely weakened immune system
If you are moderately or severely ill

Tell the doctor/nurse if you have ever had:

A life-threatening allergic reaction after a dose of seasonal flu vaccine
Guillain-Barre syndrome (a severe paralytic illness also called GBS)

If you have any questions, please call Student Health Services at 910-521-6219.

H1N1 Vaccine for Injection

The H1N1 Vaccine for Injection will be given (FREE) from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. M-F at Student Health Services. No appointment needed.

The H1N1 Vaccine for injection is for the following priority groups (as determined by the CDC):

Anyone with a weakened immune system
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for an infant less than 6 months of age
Health care or emergency medical personnel
Anyone through age 24
Anyone from 25 through 65 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or long-term health problems such as:

-Heart Disease     -Kidney or liver disease

-Lung Disease      -Metabolic disease such as diabetes

-Asthma              -Anemia and other blood disorders

If you have any questions, please call Student Health Services at 910-521-6219.

SEASONAL FLU VACCINE

We are currently out of the Seasonal Flu Vaccine, however, we have ordered more doses and will keep you informed by email when it arrives.

The Seasonal Flu Vaccine is available to students (only) for a fee of $10:00. Cash or check made out to UNCP is acceptable. Flu shots will be given M-F between 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. No appointment needed.

Questions: call Student Health Services at (910) 521-6219.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

WHEN: February 24, 2010
LOCATION: University Center Lounge
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Appointments may be made by calling SHS at (910) 521-6219.

FREE HIV TESTING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, December, 2, 2009 (results only)

9:00 -11:00 a.m. at Student Health Services contact SHS at (910) 521.6219 for an appointment.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the University Center. Questions: Call Student Health Services at (910) 521.6219.

FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES

Wednesday, November 4 & 18, 2009

Classes will be held in the Student Health Services Building from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Room 22 on the 2nd floor.

HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS

WORLD AIDS WEEK PROGRAMS

Monday, November 30, 2009 Information Table 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the University Center.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Movie Night "Girl Positive" 8:00 p.m. in Pine Hall.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 World AIDS Awareness Walk/Vigil at 9:00 p.m. at the Water Feature.

For additional information, call 910-521-6219

Updated: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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