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Both campuses began offering the H1N1 flu shot and nasal spray vaccine Nov. 30.
The university is now offering the H1N1 vaccine free of charge to current FIU students, faculty and staff. The H1N1 flu shot and nasal spray vaccine are available at University Health Services and Health Care Network at Modesto A. Maidique Campus and at the Student Health Center at Biscayne Bay Campus.
While appointments are encouraged to minimize wait time and ensure availability, walk-ins will be accepted.
Those who are considered most at-risk for serious complications from H1N1 — pregnant women, individuals with respiratory issues, responders/healthcare workers or caregivers — are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible if they haven’t already.
The hours of operation of the health centers are as follows:
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
University Health Services — UHSC 110 — Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tel.: 305-348-2401, ext. 22
Health Care Network — UHSC 154 — Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.. Tel.: 305-FIU-DOCS
Biscayne Bay Campus
Student Health Center — Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tel.: 305-919-5620, ext. 2
To find out which vaccine is most appropriate for you, read this H1N1 fact sheet.
If you plan on getting your vaccine at FIU, please read the following information sheets in advance in order to expedite the process:
Live Virus (Intra-nasal) Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)
Inactive Virus (Injection) Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)
In addition, please print out and complete the appropriate consent form:
Informed Consent for Adults (age 18 years of age or older)
Informed Consent for Minors (younger than 18 years of age)
Below are links to Web sites that provide in-depth information about the flu as well as the H1N1 virus, specifically:
Office of Emergency Management
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Centros para del Control y la Prevencion de Enfermedades (CDC)
Below is a link to a memo from Human Resources reminding FIU employees of university policy and advising them of action in the event they think they have the flu.
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Yes good information, Now The main point… In keeping with the presidents theme of Hit the ground running… I propose that FIU install no less than two Instant Hand Santizers in each and every restroom. Con(s) to this 1st is the initial cost of the (Quality) dispencer(s) – One time cost! 2nd FTE for the installation(s) – Again a one time cost! 3rd and I feel lastly, Replentishment, – done via already alloted Utility staff.(However see 5th in Pro's for this) Pro's to this… (which can actually be quantified…) 1st Water waist, Weather you have automated sensors or even worse typical faucet turn on sinks most if not all antibacterial soaps recomend at least 20 seconds of lathering for a beneficial result! 2nd Time for this lathering… (students going to class, Faculity also and Staff back to work) 3rd Less ware and tare of Hand drying systems, & to a lesser degree paper towel usage. 4th Reduced purchasing of individual dispensors within each department due to the fact that the mindset is "I just sanatized them no need to do it again so soon" 5th The actual sanatizer can be purchased in Bulk (If directly from a manufacturer the cost is further reduced, "No middle man cost") OH and in keeping with the Direct dealer… Possibly include the Installation!?! In summary this keeps FIU as a whole germ free and on the move!!! & for the community FIU's commitment to conservation efforts and the "green" theme! Thank You for your time and concederation of this proposal. DJH (PS I hated english/spelling so forgiveness is requested for any errors in that arena LOL)
I called FIU Health Center in BBC and they told me that although I am a faculty, they will not give me the shot because I am not considered in the high risk group. FIU news release shuld mention this.
Dear BBC Faculty Member:
You were advised in error. The vaccine is being administered for free to all FIU faculty, staff and students — regardless of whether or not someone is in a high-risk group. I have just confirmed this. If you call again you will be able to get the vaccine. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for bringing this to our attention. Regards, the news.fiu.edu news team.
What about that report about the girl that sustained irreparable nerve damage because of this vaccine?
Now, she is paralyzed for the rest of her life!
Yikes………… I'll take the virus over the vaccine anyday.