H1N1 Flu Clinic for Priority Group on Dec. 7 at Eastway Dining Room

Kent State’s University Health Services will be providing a free H1N1 Priority flu clinic to the university community on Monday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Eastway Dining Room. This clinic is open to all members of the university community who fit the predetermined priority groups:

• People 6 months old to 24 years old
• Pregnant women
• Caregivers and household contacts of infants under 6 months old
• People 64 years old and younger with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and/or other chronic health conditions that compromise the immune system
• Health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient care

The cost of the H1N1 vaccine is free. Flu mist and injection doses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must provide proof of Kent State affiliation and provide your current Banner identification number. You do not need to preregister.

A limited amount of H1N1 vaccine is available. Also, the remaining seasonal flu mist will be available during this time for all university members at the cost of $12 for students and $20 for university employees. For employees covered by one of Kent State’s medical providers, Anthem or Medical Mutual, the cost of the flu shot is covered in full.  

Please continue to regularly check the university’s flu site at http://www.kent.edu/flu for news and updates, including the scheduling of future H1N1 flu vaccine clinics.