Gustavus Adolphus College

“GUSTIES DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THE FLU!”

When:  Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. & 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Where:  Jackson Campus Center, Heritage Room

Cost:  $20 Cash/Check or Bill to Insurance

If you would like the vaccine billed to your insurance you will need to BRING YOUR CARD to the Flu Shot Clinic.  You will also need to provide the policy holder’s name, address, and date of birth.

The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection that is spread from person to person primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes.  After a person is infected with the virus, symptoms usually appear in 2-4 days.  The symptoms include fever, chills, headache, dry cough, congestion, and muscle aches.  Unlike the common cold, influenza can cause extreme fatigue lasting several days to more than a week.

PREVENTION IS KEY

• Get an annual flu shot.
• Wash hands FREQUENTLY!  Use soap and water or an alcohol based hand sanitizer.
• Cover your cough!  Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve (not your hand).
• Avoid sharing food, drinks, water bottles, or personal items with others.
• Have tissues readily available.

Stay home if you are sick.  Do not “tough it out” and come to work, classes, or practice if you are ill, especially if you have a fever and are coughing or sneezing.  You are exposing others when doing so.