Health Services is expecting delivery of the seasonal flu vaccine by Wednesday, September 23. If you are interested in receiving a vaccine for yourself or a family member, please do the following as soon as it is convenient for you:
- Visit Student Accounts in Frost Building, Room 201 during normal business hours
- Pay $20 per dose in cash or check made payable to HCC
- Retain your receipt
- Call ext. 2180 or email me mpysznik@hcc.mass.edu to set up an appointment
- Bring your receipt to your appointment, please.
The flu vaccine is available to anyone who wants to avoid the flu, but especially recommended for those over 65 years of age and those with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or compromised immune systems. This vaccine will not help protect you from the H1N1 virus nor the common cold; it will only afford protection against the three strains that are included in the vaccine. If you are allergic to eggs or have a history of problems receiving the flu or other vaccines, you should consult your primary care provider for advice about receiving the flu shot. The flu vaccine in injectable form is a "dead" vaccine, which means that it can't cause you to get the flu.
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