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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>It is not too late to get
your flu shots at Student Health Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>$10 for A&M-Commerce
students<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>$15 for
faculty/staff/community<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Stop by Student Health
Services to get your shot<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Located in Henderson Hall<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Shots will be given: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Monday-Friday 8-11:45am
& 1-4:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Thursday 8-11:45am,
1-4:45pm & 6-8:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Questions, call
903-886-5853<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>FLU SHOT FAQs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Why should I get
vaccinated?<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Influenza (flu) is a
contagious disease.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>It is caused by the
influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal
secretions.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Other illnesses can have
the same symptoms and are often mistaken for influenza. But only an
illness caused by the influenza virus is really influenza.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Anyone can get influenza,
but rates of infection are highest among children. For most people, it
only lasts a few days. It can cause: fever, cough, sore throat, headache,
chills, muscle aches and/or fatigue. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Some people, such as
infants, elderly, and those with certain health conditions, can get much
sicker. Flu can cause high fever and pneumonia, and make existing medical
conditions worse. It can cause diarrhea and seizures in children.
On average, 226,000 people are hospitalized every year because of influenza and
36,000 die- mostly elderly. Influenza vaccine can prevent
influenza. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Can the flu shot
give me the flu?<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>No, the vaccine contains
an inactivated (killed) virus and cannot cause the flu.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Who should get the
flu shot?<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Anyone who wants to reduce
the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza or spreading influenza to others.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>All children 6 months of
age and older and all older adults.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Anyone who is at risk of
complications from influenza, or more likely to require medical care:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Women who will be pregnant during influenza season.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Anyone
with long term health problems with:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Heart disease<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Lung disease<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Asthma<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Kidney disease<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Metabolic disease, such as diabetes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Anemia and other blood disorders<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Liver disease <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Anyone
with weakened immune system due to:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
HIV/AIDS or other diseases affecting the immune system<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Long-term treatment with drugs such as steroids<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Cancer treatment with x-rays or drugs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Anyone
with certain muscle or nerve disorders that can lead to breathing or swallowing
problems<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Anyone
6 months through 18 years of age on long term aspirin treatment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Residents
of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Anyone
who lives with or cares for people at high risk for influenza related
complications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Health care providers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Household contacts and caregivers for children birth through 5 years of age<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Household contacts for people 50+ or medical conditions that put them at higher
risk for severe complications from influenza<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>People
who provide essential community services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>People
living in dormitories, correctional facilities or other crowded conditions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>What are the risks
from inactivated flu vaccine?<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>A vaccine, like any
medicine, could possibly cause serious problems, such as an allergic
reaction. The risk of a vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is
extremely small.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Serious problems from the
influenza vaccine are very rare. The viruses in inactivated influenza
vaccine have been killed, so you cannot get the flu from the vaccine. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Mild problems:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Soreness, redness or swelling
where the shot was given; Hoarseness; Sore, red or itchy eyes; Cough; Fever;
Aches<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If these problems occur,
they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Severe problems:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Life threatening allergic
reactions from vaccines are very rare. If they do occur , it is usually
within a few minutes to a few hours after the shot. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In 1976, a type of
influenza vaccine was associated with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Since
then, flu vaccines have not been clearly linked to GBS. However, if there
is a risk of GBS from current flu vaccines, it would be no more than 1 or 2
cases per million people vaccinated. This is much lower than the risk of
severe influenza, which can be prevented by vaccination. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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