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Vaccinations

The best way to protect against flu is to get a flu shot. Immunization is especially important if you are in one of the high risk groups.

It is important to get immunized against both seasonal flu and H1N1. Getting a seasonal shot won't protect you from H1N1, and the H1N1 shot won't keep you from getting seasonal flu.

The latest word from the CDC is that, for most adults and most children 8 or older, one H1N1 shot will protect them from H1N1, and should be effective eight to 10 days following inoculation.

Since there are limited supplies of the H1N1 vaccine available, initial immunization efforts will target high-risk groups first.

If you are pregnant, or are 18 to 24 years old, or have health issues (asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, HIV, etc.), or are a health-care worker or have high contact with these populations, you may be at higher risk to contract H1N1 flu or to experience more serious complications. You are especially encouraged to get inoculated for both seasonal and H1N1 strains of the flu virus, and to follow recommended treatment guidelines if you become symptomatic.

Children 6 months through 18 years of age, people of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes), and everyone age 50 and older should be vaccinated against seasonal flu as early as possible.

Where to get vaccines

Seasonal flu shots are available from local health providers and at select retail stores. Go to the American Lung Association's Flu Clinic Locator for a list of places near you that provide seasonal flu shots.

H1N1 Campus Flu Vaccine Clinic Update – 1/5/2010

UW Tacoma will hold a second H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinic for students, staff and faculty on Friday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., GWP 3rd floor terrace.No appointment is necessary.

FREE for those with PEBB (UW) medical insurance. The cost for those without PEBB insurance is $18.

Seasonal flu vaccine will also be available at this clinic. Again, free to PEBB members; $30 for non-members.

We encourage all members of the campus community to plan to get vaccinated against H1N1, either through their healthcare providers or at our scheduled flu clinics.