INFLUENZA VACCINE - FLU SHOT
IMPORTANT NOTICE

The viruses that cause influenza change often. Because of this, influenza vaccine (flu shot) is updated each year by replacing at least one of the vaccine viruses with a newer one. This year the manufacturers of the vaccine are having difficulty with the replacement virus. Therefore, nationwide, all supply of vaccine (flu shot) this year will be delayed and perhaps limited. We, at the University of Northern Colorado Student Health Center, hope to receive our vaccine by early to mid November. However, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that all persons at risk for getting a serious case of influenza or complications get the vaccine. The people at HIGHEST RISK include:

*Anyone who has a serious long-term health problem with:

• heart disease

• lung disease

• asthma

• kidney disease

• metabolic disease, such as diabetes

• anemia, and other blood disorders

*Anyone whose immune system is weakened because of:

• HIV/AIDS or other diseases that affect the immune system

• Long-term treatment with drugs such as steroids

• Cancer treatment with x-rays or other drugs

It should also be noted that student and staff at schools and colleges should receive the vaccine (flu shot) to prevent outbreaks.

We encourage anyone with the above RISKS to contact the Student Health Center and make an appointment in early November to be sure that you receive the vaccine when it arrives. To make an appointment, call (970) 351-2412.