Important/Current Fronske News
Page last modified on November 6, 2009
Did you or someone you know get influenza last year?
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
2009 Employee Flu Shot Clinics
- The "flu shot" an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions.
Each vaccine contains three influenza viruses-two A strains and one B strain. The viruses in the vaccine change each year based on international surveillance and scientists' estimations about which types and strains of viruses will circulate in a given year.
About 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus infection develop in the body.
When to Get Vaccinated
Yearly flu vaccination should begin in September or as soon as vaccine is available and continue throughout the influenza season, into December, January, and beyond. This is because the timing and duration of influenza seasons vary. While influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, most of the time influenza activity peaks in January or later.
Fronske Health Center will be providing flu vaccines according to the Centers for Disease Control's recommendation and when vaccine becomes available. Come September watch this web site for details!
CDC Seasonal Flu Information for Workplaces & Employees
2008 Health Fee Update: All students attending the Flagstaff campus must pay a mandatory health fee described here.
Interested in seeing where Your Health Fee goes?
2007 Health Fee Distribution
2006 Health Fee Distribution
Immunization Requirement: The Arizona University System requires that all students show evidence of protection against measles (rubeola). Further information can be obtained by visiting our Immunization web page.
