http://live.psu.edu/tag/Flu en-us Penn State University Relations live@psu.edu (Penn State Live) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:48:17 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/55718#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/55718#rssFlu If you're pregnant during the flu season, don't forget to get your flu shot. It will protect you from misery and possible complications and may also protect your baby during the first few months of life.... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:57:58 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/55195#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/55195#rssFlu Flu vaccine is available at University Health Services (UHS) for all Penn State students and student spouses covered by the Penn State student health insurance plan. Students are strongly encouraged to schedule appointments ahead of time and may schedule appointments online at http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/myUHS up to one week in advance of ... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:04:36 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/55008#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/55008#rssFlu Flu Vaccine clinics for employees and their spouse/partner are being offered at all Penn State campuses. The vaccine is free for all Penn State employees (regardless of benefit-plan enrollment) and free to spouses/partners who are enrolled in the Highmark PPOBlue plan.... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:00:28 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/51025#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/51025#rssFlu Children who are cancer survivors and may have weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to influenza. For this reason, University Health Services (UHS) will hold a free flu vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 3 in 205 Student Health Center on Penn State's University Park campus. While the clinic is open to all Penn State students ... Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:04:10 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/50849#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/50849#rssFlu University Health Services (UHS) will offer free vaccine clinics for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and season flu on Monday, January 24 from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. The free vaccine has been provided to UHS by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH).... Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:24:09 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/50745#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/50745#rssFlu Flu season has arrived at Penn State, according to University Health Services (UHS) Infection Control Nurse Manager Shelley Haffner. Haffner said all three strains of influenza have been seen this spring at UHS. "Vaccination is the smartest thing you can do to prevent the spread of flu," said Haffner. "This year's flu vaccine continues to be a ... Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:41:36 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/50152#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/50152#rssFlu Influenza season is up and running again. One of the first Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reports of influenza for this season was in late summer among 33 persons in a nursing home in southeastern Pennsylvania. Since that time, sporadic cases have occurred. Recently, the DOH reported rising numbers of flu cases throughout the ... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:41:57 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/50042#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/50042#rssFlu Get a flu shot. A yearly flu shot is the first and most important thing you can do to prevent the flu and its consequences. The Centers for Disease Control recommends yearly vaccination for virtually all Americans age 6 months and older.... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:26:15 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/49669#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/49669#rssFlu All Penn State employees, regardless of job classification or benefit plan enrollment, are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine at one of four clinics being held by Health Matters between Nov. 10 and Dec. 3. The vaccine also is free for spouses and same-sex domestic partners of employees who are enrolled in the employee's Penn State Highmark ... Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/49455#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/49455#rssFlu Penn State students who participate in THON each year do it "for the kids." University Health Services (UHS) is encouraging all students volunteering with THON to get vaccinated against the flu this year for the same reason. Getting vaccinated now will prevent illness from flu during THON and other spring activities. "Children who are cancer ... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:52:21 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/48655#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/48655#rssFlu University Health Services (UHS) will hold a flu vaccination clinic for University Park students on Monday, Oct. 11. Students are strongly encouraged to schedule appointments ahead of time and may schedule appointments online at http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/myUHS starting Oct. 4. Appointments will be available between 11 a.m. and 3:30 ... Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:22:02 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/48468#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/48468#rssFlu Based in part on last year's H1N1 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised flu vaccine recommendations this year to include everyone over the age of 6 months, not just those at high risk for complications. This year's flu vaccine will include the 2009 H1N1 strain as part of the vaccine. Penn State employees and ... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:23:58 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/44986#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/44986#rssFlu University Health Services (UHS) has seen several confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza within the past two weeks. It is clear that H1N1 still is present on the University Park campus. Seasonal flu typically increases at this time of year as well.... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/44046#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/44046#rssFlu University Health Services (UHS) strongly encourages all students to get vaccinated against both H1N1 and seasonal flu. Public health officials predict that another wave of H1N1 influenza is likely in the U.S. later this winter or spring. Seasonal flu typically increases at this time as well.... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:57:58 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/43737#rssFlu http://live.psu.edu/story/43737#rssFlu Although the United States is currently seeing a decline in influenza-like illness (ILI), other regions of the world including parts of Europe, Asia and the Caribbean still are seeing widespread illness. Public health officials predict that another wave of H1N1 influenza is likely in the U.S. later this winter or spring. An adequate immune ...