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H1N1 Vaccination Clinic - November 23 at RVCC
Swine Flu Vaccination Clinic for Students
Important Message From President Casey Crabill
On Monday, November 23, the Branchburg Health Department will be conducting an HINI vaccination clinic on campus for students. The clinic will be held from 4 to 7 pm in the College Atrium. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to protect yourself against the H1N1 flu virus.
The most effective way to protect our campus from a widespread outbreak of the Swine Flu is for you to get vaccinated.
Supplies of the vaccine are still limited. Therefore, the vaccine is being made available first to students only based on the Center for Disease Control’s guidelines. In order to receive the vaccine on November 23 you must meet the following criteria:
- Age 24 or younger
- Age 25 to 64 with a health condition associated with a high risk of medical complications from influenza
- Pregnant women
- Caregivers for children younger than six months of age
- Health care and emergency medical personnel
No appointment is needed for the vaccination. When you come to the clinic, make sure to bring your student ID, proof of age and any other documentation needed to qualify for the vaccine.
The College has taken a number of other steps to prevent the spread of the flu on campus. We have increased the number of hand sanitizers available and regularly clean and sanitize widely used surfaces and areas such as hand railings, door knobs and restrooms. In addition, sanitizing wipes are available in all classrooms for your use if you want to wipe down your desk or computer keyboard.
We ask that you do your part by following these simple precautions:
- Get vaccinated
- If you are sick, stay home. Don’t come to campus and spread your germs. Symptoms of the flu include a fever of over 100 degrees, a sore throat and cough. Follow your doctor’s orders on when it is safe to return to campus.
- Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not your hands.
- If you get the flu, make sure to call or e-mail your professors and advise them of your absence.
The administration, faculty and staff are committed to doing everything possible to keep our campus healthy and safe. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please send me an e-mail or stop by my office.
Casey Crabill
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