Vaccine Information: Updated 11-30-09 The Ball State Health Center currently has a large supply of the H1N1 influenza vaccine. The vaccine is available free to students at the center on a walk-in basis during regular business hours. The Health Center also will be offering the H1N1 vaccine to students in the Atrium of the Art and Journalism (AJ) Building outside the bookstore on: - Tuesday, December 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, December 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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University health officials and the Crisis Management Team are closely monitoring developments of H1N1 influenza pandemic. We are coordinating with state and local officials to monitor and minimize the potential impact of a local public health emergency.
Ball State has well-established plans and procedures in place to ensure an effective response to pandemic flu and is well-prepared for the contingency of a pandemic. In addition to providing accurate and official information, we will do everything possible to protect our students, faculty, and staff.
For up-to-date information on H1N1, please visit the CDC Web site. The CDC also provides answers to common questions about H1N1.
Current Situation
In June, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic as a reflection of the spread of H1N1, rather than the severity of the illness. WHO is predicting a large number of cases of influenza this year. The flu season may begin earlier and last longer than usual. However, at this time, H1N1 (formerly called swine flu) seems to cause symptoms no more severe than typical seasonal flu.
Campus health officials at both universities and K-12 schools across the nation are anticipating cases of H1N1 to be on campus. Ball State officials recommend treating any illness with H1N1 symptoms as if it is H1N1 to help slow its spread.
If You Have Flu-like Symptoms
If you think you have the flu, or if you have flu-like symptoms—fever, cough, sneezing, chills, aches, and sometimes diarrhea or vomiting—stay home and avoid others as best you can. If your symptoms are severe or you are in a high-risk group contact your own medical provider or the Health Center for instructions. The Health Center can be reached at 765-285-8431.
Learn more about what to do if you have flu-like symptoms and information specific for students, faculty, supervisors, and employees.
Prevention
Vigilant basic hygiene—frequent handwashing, covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing, staying home when sick—is key to help reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the flu. Learn more ways to prevent the flu and the proper way to wash your hands.
Updates
Updated information about H1N1 influenza will be posted on the Ball State home page as needed. Students also may receive information through e-mail to their Ball State accounts and through the university’s opt-in text messaging service as needed.
Students who have not already done so are encouraged to sign up for text messaging by going to the Communications Center and clicking on Manage Emergency Notifications.