Flu can effect students at CU

The pandemic panic is officially over. According to a report released Tuesday by researchers at the National institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, fifty-nine percent of Americans are now immune to the H1N1 virus—more (or less), also known as the Swine Flu.

The study estimates:

° 62 million people have been vaccinated against H1N1

° 61 million have been infected with the virus

° 60 million people ages 57 or older carry natural antibodies to the disease (most likely the result of being infected in previous pandemics)

Dr. Pamela Talley, M.D., head physician at the Wardenburg Health Center on campus notes that the virus was "taken seriously." Efforts to combat H1N1 last season were successful.

Despite increasing immunity, we must remain vigilant in our fight against the flu. Dr. Talley warns of the dangers of complacency and gives us some doctor's orders: "I do think that everyone should get a flu shot this year."

Wardenburg will be holding a vaccination clinic on October 13-14. The event is located in the Aspen Room at the UMC from 1-5p.m. The event is open to students, faculty and the general public.

The cost for each vaccine:
Flu Shot (Including H1N1): $25
Meningitis: $135

Vaccinations are covered in full by the CU Student Gold Health Insurance Plan.

For more information visit:

Wardenburg Health Center