MIT Flu Central

Flu vaccination update: 11/19/09

H1N1 vaccinations:

Tuesday, Nov. 24 by appointment only for current MIT undergraduate and graduate students under age 24, MIT Health Plan members’ dependents under 18 who get their care at MIT Medical, and Pediatric Service patients ages 4-17. (Parents with children under age 4 who get their care in the Pediatric Service and need their first H1N1 shot should call 617-253-1505 for an appointment.) Pregnant MIT employees, pregnant MIT students, pregnant spouses/partners of MIT students, and spouses/partners of pregnant employees and students in their third trimester may also get H1N1 shots on Nov. 24 with an appointment. Call 617-253-4865.
For children under age 10 who need their second H1N1 shot, a pediatrics clinic is being planned for mid-December. Watch this space for details.
Additional clinics will be announced soon. Watch this space for details.

Seasonal vaccinations:

Common symptoms, self-isolation and treatment, when to seek medical help

If you're sick, if your roommate is sick, supplies to keep on hand

Seasonal flu vaccine, H1N1 vaccine, pneumococcus vaccine

Teaching during a health crisis, employee leave policies

Videos, posters, flyers, brochures

CDC, WHO, flu.gov, Mass.gov, resources in other languages

Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Cover coughs and sneezes
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Stay home if you are feeling sick
Spread the word with these downloadable posters

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