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Where’s My Shot?

Posted: October 24, 2009

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Q: Where can I find a regular flu shot?

A: Student Health is continuing our fall outreach with the seasonal (regular) flu vaccine until we use up our supply or you stop asking for it, whichever comes first.  A lot of places are short on the regular flu vaccine right now because several of the vaccine companies had to stop making it in order to make H1N1 vaccine.  Our regular flu season starts right around January, and we hope the vaccine supply will improve before then.

Q: When is Student Health going to give H1N1 shots?

A: Everything is in place for us to start giving these shots - all we need is the vaccine!  We'll let you know as soon as it arrives.  Registering on the H1N1line (614-514-4161 or 4-4161 from a campus phone) will help us immensely in getting the vaccine to everyone who needs it.  If you are interested in getting the shot, please call to register.

Stay tuned on the SHS web page and flu.osu.edu for more updates.

Roger Miller, MD (Ohio State Student Health Services)

Comments

  • Saturday, October 24, 2009 8:07:08 PM Posted by: J Do you have a ballpark idea as to when you will have the shots available? Even a general timeline is appreciated information. Also, when you do begin doing clinics, will you open them up to the entire set of recommended groups, or will it be more of the pregnant women and healthcare workers only that we've been seeing so far?
  • Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:21:05 AM Posted by: Roger Miller Thanks, J. We are getting our first delivery of vaccine sometime this week, and will be starting with the top tier groups first. We do this for two reasons: 1) We are trying to get vaccine to those groups with the highest risk of dangerous outcomes, either through illness or exposure, and 2) we are required to begin vaccinations with the top priority groups by public health agencies. One part of this that may be confusing is that while pregnant women are one of the top priority groups, in some settings, they have not been getting the first vaccine to arrive, because it has been the nasal vaccine. The nasal flu vaccine is a live virus vaccine, like measles and chickenpox vaccines, and cannot be given to pregnant women. Because of this restriction, the nasal vaccine has gone to healthcare workers and young children first.
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:29:26 PM Posted by: Andrea Do you know yet if you are getting the injection or the mist yet? As a pregnant woman I am anxious to get the vaccine ASAP. Thanks!
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:20:52 AM Posted by: Roger Miller MD Like most places, the first vaccine we will receive will be the nasal (live) vaccine. This vaccine cannot be used for pregnant women. We do not know at this time when we will receive injectable vaccine, but when we do, we will be emailing pregnant students and students who care for children under 6 months of age with an invitation to get vaccinated. Hopefully, if you are a student, you have already called the OSU H1N1line to enter your information. While you are waiting to hear from us, I would also recommend that you watch for vaccine opportunities in the community. Your local health department may be offering more vaccine for pregnant women as well. Good Luck to you.

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