The Washburn University Student Health Center will be administering the H1N1 live nasal vaccine and the inactive H1N1 shot free with a Washburn ID and completed consent form. In a campus announcement, the center emphasizes these will only be administered to people who meet the criteria which includes:

-pregnant women

-anyone 18 years and older from previous clinics (Nursing, Allied Health, Emergency   Personnel, Education Department, Social Workers)

-anyone who cares for or lives with a child under six months old

-anyone from 18 through 24 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune systemChronic medical conditions that confer a higher risk for influenza-related complications include:

-chronic pulmonary (including asthma)

-cardiovascular (except hypertension)

-renal, hepatic, cognitive, neurologic/neuromuscular, hematologic, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus)

– immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus)

It is also required to bring a completed consent with you in order to receive a vaccine. To access this consent form, click here.

The H1N1 clinic hours are Nov. 23-25, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For questions and inquiries, contact the Student Health Clinic at (785) 670-1470.

 

 

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