H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
From Chris Burke, Health and Wellness:
The State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has moved to “tier three” for distribution of the H1N1 vaccine. This tier includes:
- anyone from 6 months to 24 years old
- anyone 24 to 64 years old with a chronic medical condition
KSC will be hosting three H1N1 vaccination clinics:
Thursday, December 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Atrium Conference Room, Student Center
Friday, December 11, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Madison Street Lounge, Student Center
Tuesday, December 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Mabel Brown Room, Student Center
All students and staff up to age 24 are eligible as well as any students, staff, or faculty who have a chronic medical condition and are 24 to 64 years old. Given the potential risk of H1N1 to the traditional-age college population, we strongly encourage students to receive the vaccine. The vaccination is free. We are planning to distribute 600 doses at each clinic on a first-come, first-served basis. Most eligible individuals will qualify for and receive the flu mist vaccine, which is inhaled rather than injected. The H1N1 vaccine carries the same benefits and risks as the seasonal flu vaccine. Please visit www.keene.edu/alerts for informational sheets on both the injection and the mist vaccine.
