Important/Current Fronske News
Page last modified on February 6, 2008
Influenza is here! The Fronske Health Center is seeing a surge of influenza activity (including influenza-like illness which is a fever greater than or equal to 100 degrees, cough and/sore throat.) Last year from January 22, 2007 to February 5, 2007 Fronske diagnosed 9 influenza like illness cases. This same period from this year the clinic has diagnosed 306 influenza like illnesses.
Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. Although epidemics of flu happen every year, the beginning, severity, and length of the epidemic depends on many factors, including the different types and strains of influenza viruses circulating and whether the viruses in the vaccine match influenza viruses that are circulating.
The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. Flu activity typically does not reach its peak in the U.S. until January or February, thus there is still time to get a vaccine! Flu activity can occur as late as May so getting a vaccine later in the season can still offer protection in most years.
CDC Seasonal Flu Information for Workplaces & Employees
2007 Health Fee Update: All students attending the Flagstaff campus must pay a mandatory health fee. Currently this fee is $15 per semester. The fee helps to provide on-campus health services including health promotion, public health services and low-cost medical and mental health services.
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2007 Health Fee Distribution
2006 Health Fee Distribution
Flu Vaccination News: The vaccines are available to both employees and students. Employees, their spouses, Gold Plan and Student Insurance Plan Members are covered at no charge. non-covered students are charged $20 dollars.
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.
