The seasonal flu vaccine will be available beginning September 7th for those at high risk for complications from the flu, or caregivers of persons at high risk.
If you meet any of the following criteria, please call the Health and Counseling Center @ 504.554.2340 to schedule an appointment:
- Pregnancy during the flu season
- History of chronic pulmonary (including asthma), heart disease (except hypertension), kidney disease, liver disease, neurologic disease (including seizure disorders), blood disease or metabolic disease (including diabetes mellitus), or caregivers for family members with these risks.
- Immunosuppression, including immunosuppression caused by medications
- Health-care personnel
- Household members and caregivers of school-aged children, and especially those caring for children less than 6 months of age
- Adults aged 50 years and older
- Children receiving long-term aspirin therapy
Beginning September 14th, the Flu vaccine will be available by appointment to all other students and staff.
The fee is $15.00
The H1N1 (Swine flu) vaccine will also be available mid to late October, details to follow.
Molly Hickok
GFU Health & Counseling Center
503.554.2340