2012-2013 Influenza Season
The 2012-2013 influenza vaccine (injectable) is now available. Only a single dose of this year’s vaccine is needed to protect you against the flu. All individuals, including healthy college students, should be vaccinated for influenza this season.
Even if you had the flu last year or received a vaccination last year, you are still at risk of getting the flu this year. Members of the campus community are urged to take measures to avoid the flu and minimize spread of infection.
To lower your risk of getting or spreading the flu:
- Get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is available to students and employees at our flu clinics across campus or at the Student Health Service. No appointment is necessary. Cost of the vaccine is $20. Gift cards for the flu vaccine are available and can be redeemed for one flu shot at any of the flu clinics or at Student Health Service.
- Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based cleaner, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your shirt sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Frequently clean your living quarters including surfaces such as doorknobs, refrigerator handles, computer keyboards, remote controls and countertops.
- Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Do not share cups or beverages.
- Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
If you do develop symptoms consistent with influenza, including fever, cough, sore throat and body aches, stay home from work, class and campus activities and minimize contact with others. You should stay home for at least 24 hours until after your fever is gone.
Visit one of the flu clinics across campus
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday, September 12th | 2:00pm-5:30pm | College of Business, Straz Hall Atrium |
| Wednesday, September 19th | 3:00pm-5:30pm | Law School, Eckstein Hall Lobby |
| Monday, October 1st | 11:00am-1:00pm | AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby |
| Tuesday, October 2nd | 11:30am-1:30pm | Dental School, 2nd Floor |
| Saturday, October 6th | 10:00am-1:00pm | AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby |
| Monday, October 8th | 4:00pm-6:00pm | Schroeder Residence Hall, Lobby |
| Tuesday, October 9th | 4:00pm-6:00pm | AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby |
| Wednesday, October 10th | 11:30am-1:30pm | Dental School, 2nd Floor |
| Monday, October 22nd | 7:00am-5:00pm | AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby (Employee Benefits Day) |
| Tuesday, October 23rd | 10:00am-5:00pm | AMU, 2nd Floor Lobby |
For further information
If you have questions or concerns about your symptoms, prevention tips or the flu shot, please contact the Student Health Service at (414) 288-7184.
Other helpful links include:
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- City of Milwaukee Health Department
- Wisconsin Division of Public Health
- Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Student Health Service handout)
- Is it a Cold or Flu? (Student Health Service handout)
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