| The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) is recommending that anyone who is at risk of complications
from influenza, or more likely to require medical care; receive
their seasonal ‘flu’ vaccination. Those who are at high
risk include athletes who have asthma, lung disease or any chronic
illness. Richard Stockton College offers vaccinations for the seasonal
flu in the Sports Center on 11/4 and 11/12 in Big Blue from 9-3.
The cost for this vaccination is $30. If you do not wish to receive
the vaccination at Richard Stockton College, we recommend that you
see your Primary Care Physician to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.
The CDC is also recommending the Pneumococcal PolySaccharide
Vaccine (PPSV) for treatment of pneumococcal infections for those
who are at high risk for developing an infection. Those who are
at high risk include athletes who have asthma, lung disease or
any chronic illness. Richard Stockton College does provide the
PPSV on 11/4 and 11/12 in Big Blue from 9-3. The cost for this
vaccination is $30. If you do not wish to receive the vaccination
at Richard Stockton College, we recommend that you see your Primary
Care Physician to receive the PPSV.
This year, the H1N1 vaccination is being introduced. The CDC
is recommending that all college-aged students up to age 24 and
those that are 25-64 who have chronic medical conditions receive
this vaccination. Richard Stockton College does provide the H1N1
vaccination on 11/14 and 11/12 in Big Blue from 9-3. The cost
for this vaccination is $15. If you do not wish to receive the
vaccination at Richard Stockton College, we recommend that you
see your Primary Care Physician to receive the H1N1 vaccine.
All students are welcome to walk in to receive their vaccinations.
Students must have their student ID and insurance card with them
in order to receive the vaccination. Those who have Stockton College’s
student insurance may apply for reimbursement for vaccination
fees.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact
Jessica Spencer at x4544 or Student Health Services at x4701.
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