H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Shots Thursday 12/10/09 at Student Union

To: UCSC Students, Staff, and Faculty

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

We are pleased to announce that we just received an additional 300 additional doses of H1N1 influenza vaccine, which we will administer ONLY to registered students under the age of 25 with a reservation. The cost for administration of the H1N1 vaccine is $15 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 individuals for the cost of influenza vaccine administration as will many major insurance carriers.

We are also offering seasonal influenza vaccine for any student, staff or faculty which is also available by reservation as well as walk-in basis while supply lasts. The cost for the seasonal influenza vaccine 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 individuals 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.

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 flu shot clinics will be scheduled in January when additional vaccine becomes available. Unfortunately, ONLY REGISTERED UCSC STUDENTS with student identification who are under the age of 25 are eligible for the H1N1 vaccine at this time. Please check the www.ucsc.edu/flu website for updates on future immunization clinics which will be scheduled when additional vaccine is delivered.