Q & A about the swine flu vaccine

Will the seasonal flu vaccine protect against the Swine Flu?
No, the regular flu vaccine does not protect against the Swine Flu.

Who is recommended to receive the vaccine?
Those who are highly advised to receive the Swine Flu vaccine are pregnant women, the elderly, health care workers, children under four and those under 18 who have chronic medical conditions.

Where can I get the swine flu vaccine?
Wardenburg Health Center will provide the vaccine for CU Students.

Should every CU Student get vaccinated?
If a student is in good health without any chronic medical conditions, then they are not required to receive the vaccination, but may do so if they wish.

~ According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Where can I go to get more information about the vaccine?
• The website of Wardenburg provides information about the vaccine at http://www.colorado.edu/healthcenter/
•You can also visit the Center for Disease Control website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm