Clemson Newsroom

H1N1 Flu Information

Published: November 20, 2009

LINK: What is Clemson University doing in the face of the H1N1 fllu pandemic?

LINK: H1N1 flu questions and answers

LINK: Redfern Health Center Flu Updates

LINK: Is the vaccine safe?

LINK: Priority groups - Who will receive the vaccine first?

LINK: Community vaccination clinics

Students can get the H1N1 vaccine at the library Monday

Redfern Health Center will vaccinate students against the H1N1 flu from noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in the lobby of Cooper Library, just inside the bridge entrance.

The vaccination is free.

Students age 24 and younger are among high-priority groups eligible to receive the vaccine now. Older students who are in other groups the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has identified as high risk also can receive the vaccine. Click the link above for more information about high-risk groups.

The H1N1 flu spreads easily, especially among college students. It can lead to complications, such as pneumonia, and even death.

The CDC and Food and Drug Administration say the vaccine is safe, effective and is made just like the seasonal flu vaccines that are offered every year. If you have concerns about the vaccine, you should talk to the medical staff at Redfern or click on the vaccine safety link on this page.

Clemson flu communication

Dear Clemson message from President Barker about the H1N1 vaccine (Oct. 30)

Redfern Health Center starting flu triage by phone; absence notification system is online (Oct. 2)

Box meals for isolated students (Oct. 2)

Message to Clemson University students (Aug. 21)

Message to the Clemson University staff (Aug. 7)

Message to the Clemson University faculty (Aug. 13)

Follow this CDC advice to help avoid getting or spreading the flu:

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand cleaners.
Don’t touch your eyes, mouth or nose. Germs spread this way.
Avoid crowds as much as possible.
Avoid or minimize contact with sick people.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
Stay home if you get sick, except to see a doctor.
Stay informed about the flu, preventive steps and the availability of a vaccine.