H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots available for walk-ins at Student Union

To: UCSC Students, Staff, and Faculty

From: Drew Malloy, MD, Medical Director, Student Health Center

We have plenty of seasonal influenza vaccine reservations available for today's Flu shot clinic. We will also accommodate staff, faculty and student walk-ins for seasonal influenza vaccine as supplies permit today. The cost is $25 and students may charge the fee to their student account or pay by check or cash. Blue Cross Anthem (USHIP and GSHIP) insurance plans will reimburse students for the cost of influenza vaccine administration as will many major insurance carriers. Faculty and Staff may pay for the seasonal influenza vaccine by check or cash.

We also have available a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine available for any campus community member while supplies last. The Santa Cruz County Health Department has authorized us to provide vaccine to any adult regardless of age or medical risk factors. Faculty, Staff or students may make a reservation for H1N1 influenza vaccine or walk-in while supplies last. The cost for H1N1 vaccine is $15 and students may charge the administration fee to their student account or pay by check or cash. Blue Cross Anthem (USHIP and GSHIP) insurance plans will reimburse students for the cost of influenza vaccine administration as will many major insurance carriers.

Thursday, December 10, 10-4 p.m.

Student Union in Quarry Plaza

Please make your online reservations by signing up at:

http://www.maximhealthsystems.com/pickatime/?id=349

Additional H1N1 and seasonal flu shot clinics will be scheduled when additional vaccine becomes available. Please check the www.ucsc.edu/flu website for updates on future immunization clinics which will be scheduled when additional vaccine is delivered.