2016-2017 Influenza Season
The 2016-2017 influenza vaccine (injectable) is available. Only a single dose of this year’s vaccine is needed to protect you against the flu. All individuals, including healthy college students, should be vaccinated for influenza this season.
Even if you had the flu last year or received a vaccination last year, you are still at risk of getting the flu this year. Members of the campus community are urged to take measures to avoid the flu and minimize spread of infection.
To lower your risk of getting or spreading the flu:
- Get vaccinated. Influenza vaccinations (injectable) will be available to students, faculty and staff at several locations on campus beginning September 14. Vaccinations are also available at the Marquette University Medical Clinic. No appointment is necessary.
- There is no charge for the vaccination for full-time undergraduate students or for employees and dependents participating in the Marquette health insurance plan. For all others, the cost of the vaccination is $25.
- Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based cleaner, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your shirt sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Frequently clean your living quarters including surfaces such as doorknobs, refrigerator handles, computer keyboards, remote controls and countertops.
- Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Do not share cups or beverages.
- Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
If you do develop symptoms consistent with influenza, including fever, cough, sore throat and body aches, stay home from work, class and campus activities and minimize contact with others. You should stay home for at least 24 hours until after your fever is gone.
Visit one of the flu clinics across campus or come to MUMC (no appointment needed!)
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday, September 14th | 10:00am-2:00pm | AMU |
| Wednesday, September 21st | 11:00am-1:00pm | Dental School, 2nd Floor |
| Wednesday, September 28th | 2:30pm-5:30pm |
Business School |
| Saturday October 1st (Family Weekend) | 11:00am-2:00pm | AMU |
| Wednesday, October 5th | 11:00am-1:00pm | Denal School, 2nd Floor |
| Wednesday October 12th | 10:00am-2:00pm | AMU |
| Tuesday, October 18th | 2:30pm-5:30pm | Law School |
| Monday, October 24th (Benefit Day) | 8:00am-4:30pm | AMU |
For further information
If you have questions or concerns about your symptoms, prevention tips or the flu shot, please contact the Marquette University Medical Clinic at (414) 288-7184.
Other helpful links include:
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- City of Milwaukee Health Department
- Wisconsin Division of Public Health
- Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (MUMC handout)
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