{"id":63513,"date":"2010-09-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-to-hold-11-flu-shot-clinics-to-encourage-university-wide-participation\/"},"modified":"2010-09-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-09-24T00:00:00","slug":"uri-to-hold-11-flu-shot-clinics-to-encourage-university-wide-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2010\/09\/uri-to-hold-11-flu-shot-clinics-to-encourage-university-wide-participation\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 to hold 11 flu shot clinics to encourage university-wide participation"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tHealth Services director recommends vaccination for all members of 溏心vlog免费B站 community<\/i><\/p>\n


\n\tKINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 September 22, 2010 \u2013 To comply with a federal recommendation calling for universal flu vaccination this season, the 溏心vlog免费B站 will hold 11 clinics at all four of its campuses to make getting vaccinated as convenient as possible. The federal Centers for Disease Control and the state Department of Health are recommending that all people six months old and older get vaccinated.<\/p>\n


\n\t“As good public health policy, we at 溏心vlog免费B站 are recommending that everyone, students, faculty and staff get vaccinated,\u201d said Chad Henderson, director of Health Services. \u201cVaccination and good health habits, such as frequent hand washing are the best ways to prevent flu.”<\/p>\n


\nIn addition to the vaccination clinics, Henderson and his team have developed a public education program that will repeat many of the messages issued during last year\u2019s H1N1 pandemic.<\/p>\n


\nLast year, those who wanted maximum protection needed two shots\u2014one for seasonal flu and the other for H1N1. Only one shot, which will include H1N1 vaccine and vaccine against other strains, will be needed this flu season. The University has hired the Wellness Company to run the clinics and administer the vaccinations. The company provides wellness services to adults and children across the country.<\/p>\n

All of the following clinics are open to students, faculty and staff. You may walk-in or register online at http:\/\/thewellcomp.com<\/a> or link directly here to register using one of the codes listed below<\/a> for any of the clinics<\/b>:<\/p>\n

Providence Campus<\/b> (company login – uriprov)

\nOct. 4 and Oct. 14, 1:30 to 5 p.m., Providence Campus, Room 242, Washington Street

\nOct. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Providence Campus, Room 437 (must be at least 19 years of age)<\/p>\n

Alton Jones Campus<\/b> (company login – uriwg)

\nOct. 7, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Alton Jones Campus, Maple Room<\/p>\n

Narragansett Bay Campus<\/b> (company login – urinar)

\nOct. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Narragansett Bay Campus, Coastal Institute, large conference room<\/p>\n

Kingston Campus<\/b> (company login – urifac)

\nOct. 5, 6, 14 and 15, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Kingston Campus, Memorial Union, America\u2019s Cup Room (to the rear of the Ram\u2019s Den)

\nOct. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kingston Campus, Memorial Union Ballroom

\nOct. 13, 9 a.m. to noon, Kingston Campus, Memorial Union Atrium<\/p>\n

To register online, visit http:\/\/thewellcomp.com<\/a><\/b>.

\nClick “Register Now”, then “Flu-Worksite Events”, then enter one of the following “company login” codes listed above for the location you’ll attend: (Providence: uriprov; Alton Jones: uriwg; Narragansett Bay: urinar; Kingston Campus: urifac) <\/p><\/blockquote>\n


\n\u201cDespite all the media attention that H1N1 flu received last year, the unfortunate truth is that complications from seasonal flu viruses hospitalize and kill college students across the country every year,\u201d said David R. Gifford, director of the state Department of Health, in a letter to the university. \u201cBecause of close living quarters, communal bathrooms and high levels of social activity among your students, the flu will be circulating on your campus again in the coming academic year. Vaccination is the most effective way to limit the spread of the flu and to keep your students in classrooms, on athletic fields, and out of student health centers.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nGifford wants Rhode Island to be a flu-free state in 2010-2011.<\/p>\n


\n\tSince last year\u2019s crisis, Henderson said the big challenge would be to convince members of the campus community that maximum participation in prevention efforts is essential. \u201cOur message to everyone will be that if you get the vaccine and follow good health practices you will be healthier and so will the community,\u201d Henderson said. Like last year, Health Services personnel are emphasizing the differences between colds and the flu.<\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cFlu is characterized by rapid onset of fever, body aches and pain, and severe chills,\u201d said Ellen Reynolds, associate director of Health Services. \u201cA cold usually starts with respiratory symptoms like a sore throat, a runny nose and\/or congestion, and usually there is no fever.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tOn its website, Health Services recommends six key practices to prevent the flu:

\n1.\tAvoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others and do not share drinks, utensils, etc.

\n2.\tStay home from work and school and avoid doing errands when you are sick. Don\u2019t return to work until your temperature remains normal for 24 hours.

\n3.\tWhen coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the inside of your elbow.

\n4.\tWash your hands often with soap and water to protect yourself from germs.

\n5.\tAvoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.

\n6.\tPractice other good health behaviors. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.<\/p>\n


\nFor further information, go to www.uri.edu\/news\/h1n1<\/a>, www.cdc.gov\/h1n1flu<\/a> and www.health.uri.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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