October 30, 2009

Purdue receives another 200 doses of H1N1 vaccine

The university is providing vaccinations for students, faculty, staff and spouses of employees, while supplies last, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the health center. Because of the limited supply, only those in top priority groups had been eligible for vaccines. The priority guidelines for the current vaccine supply will be set by the Tippecanoe County Health Department based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Those who were previously considered top priority included the following:

* Pregnant women.

* Caregivers for children younger than 6 months.

* University health-care and emergency medical personnel.

* Individuals with underlying health conditions that put them at risk for complications of flu-related illness.

Individuals considered to be at risk are those who have: cancer, blood disorders, chronic lung disease (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.), diabetes, heart disease, kidney or liver disorders, neurological or neuromuscular disorders, or otherwise weakened immune systems.

Full-time students will not be charged for vaccinations. Others will be assessed a $12 administrative fee, which will be reimbursed for individuals covered by a Purdue medical insurance plan.

Individuals may call the Student Health Center's Urgent Care Unit at 765-494-1724 to determine if they have a qualifying health condition.

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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