The Centers for Disease Control says that it is now time to get your annual flu shot. During the fall months there are a lot of exciting happenings on campus for students to look forward to. In addition to the excitement on campus during this time of the year, it is also the beginning of the flu season. For this reason it is important for all students to get their flu vaccinations so that they are not sidelined from being a college student due to the flu. The Cabrini College Health Services Center will be hosting a flu shot clinic on Monday, Oct. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The flu shot clinic will be available to students and faculty, as well as members of the Cabrini College community.
The cost for the flu shot at Cabrini is $25. Please note that insurance reimbursement forms are also available to students who wish to have their personal insurance cover this expense.
According to the school nurse Susan Fitzgerald the flu shot clinic is very convenient for members of the Cabrini Community as in a matter of five seconds students who receive this vaccination will be protected from the flu virus. Susan Fitzgerald, Health Service’s nurse, said, “Every year tens of thousands of people die from the flu virus. One of the best ways to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated.”
It is important for students to understand that the flu virus is very serious. If students contract the flu they will not be pleased with the side effects caused by the virus. Those who have the flu often experience very uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing, high fever, muscle or body aches, vomiting and headaches, to name a few. The complications that result from the flu can not only prevent students from participating in college events but it also can have a negative impact on their academic studies. Ultimately, if students choose to get vaccinated by Cabrini they would not have to worry about falling behind in their school work due to an illness.
Everyone should get vaccinated to stop the spread of the flu. There is absolutely no harm in getting a flu shot from a Cabrini registered nurse. “The only possible symptoms from receiving a flu shot is a temporary soreness in your arm that goes away in 24 hours,” Nidhi, local Rite Aide pharmacist, said.
