TCU recently received more than 1,200 doses of seasonal flu vaccine. The University will administer the seasonal flu shots on a first come, first served basis from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 in the Campus Recreation Center Multi Purpose room 1 adjacent to the lobby.  If you are interested in receiving the seasonal flu shot, please make sure to wear a short-sleeved shirt as this will speed up the process. Everyone receiving a shot will be asked to fill out a form. As stated earlier, manufacturers of the vaccine encountered distribution challenges resulting in fewer doses earlier last month.  TCU received more of its allotment over the past couple of weeks.

 

H1N1 vaccine
The Texas Department of State Health Services has informed TCU that the University could receive a portion of our order of H1N1 vaccine at the end of this month.  Our goal continues to be to offer vaccinations to all students, faculty and staff. Over time, the University also anticipates receiving the rest of the vaccine requested earlier, but it could take several weeks to have enough vaccine for the entire campus.

 

According to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr58e0821a1.htm), population density can result in the spread of H1N1. To that end, when the initial shipment is received, TCU will first focus on providing the H1N1 vaccine to residential students and those with known underlying health conditions. Health authorities strongly recommend that anyone with underlying health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, get vaccinated. Even if one has had the flu this year, the H1N1 vaccination is recommended.

 

For updated information and resources, please refer to http://www.tcu.edu/fluinfo.asp.