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Seasonal flu vaccine clinics will be available to faculty and staff beginning the week of October 28th, 2013 for the Truro Campus and November 4th, 2013 for the Halifax Campuses.Ìý
The University will pay the cost of the flu vaccine for faculty and staff, which this year is administrative costs only, as the Department of Health is providing the vaccine free to everyone over 6 months of age.
FLU FACTS
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý A flu vaccine is your best defense against the flu
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý A flu vaccine cannot give you the flu
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Vaccine side effects are relatively minor
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý November to April is flu season
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The flu is not a bad cold, is easy to catch and easy to spread
•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Chronic medical conditions i.e. bronchitis, emphysema, heart disease, diabetes or kidney disease place you at great risk of serious complications from the flu
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the seasonal flu clinics for the Halifax campuses ONLY which are scheduled for the week of November 4th (see schedule and registration instructions below).
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All patients are encouraged to receive the flu shot and can do so free of charge from their own family physician. Patients in the high risk category are especially encouraged to receive the flu shot. High risk patients are: 1) people over age 65; 2) babies age 6 to 23 months; 3) adults and children with chronic heart and lung problems, and other chronic diseases; 4) anyone living in the same household as people over 65 or people with chronic illnesses; 5) all health-care workers and students in health-care educational programs for whom it is provided.Ìý
Please plan to attend one of the clinics; times and registration details are as follows:
SEASONAL FLU CLINICS Ìý
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Agricultural Campus, Dairy Building, Health Services
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Agricultural Campus, Dairy Building, Health Services
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Monday, November 4, 2013
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sexton Campus, Morroy Building Ìý– Room MA120
5269 Morris Street
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Studley Campus, Henry Hicks Academic and Administration Building
Lord »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Room and Munro Room, first floor
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Studley Campus, Student Union Building – Rooms 316 & 318
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Thursday, November 7, 2012
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Carleton Campus, Dentistry Building – Room 4112
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You may register for these clinics online by clicking on the following link and providing the requested information:
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Please remember to bring your »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ employee ID to the clinic.
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If you have any inquiries, you may contact Maya Churbaji, Human Resources at 494-1134 or by e-mail at maya.churbaji@dal.ca.
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NOTE
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The Department of Facilities Management will be holding separate clinics for its staff members. These staff members will be notified shortly by their department of the details (date, times, location, registration) for these clinics. Ìý
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FAQs
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Should I get the flu shot?
Everyone can benefit from getting a flu shot each year. Getting the shot improves chances of having a flu-free winter and also avoids transmitting the virus through contacts with people, especially those at high risk of flu-related complications.
Certain groups should not be vaccinated. These include children under six months of age and people who have had a severe allergic reaction to eggs or to a previous dose of the vaccine.
Why do I need to get the seasonal flu vaccine each year?
It is important to receive the seasonal flu vaccine each year because different flu strains can circulate each season.Ìý
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