Health Center
February 17, 2010
The Gonzaga University Nursing students are administering a survey about the HPV vaccine Gardasil. To participate in this survey please go to links of interest and click on Gardasil Survey.
SEASONAL FLU & H1N1 UPDATE
For previous updates, please see the seasonal flu and H1N1 update links on the left
February 22, 2010
The Gonzaga University Nursing Department has provided the following information to help answer questions about H1N1. To access pdf file, click on the link below.
Gonzaga Nursing Department H1N1 Brochure
February 17, 2010
The H1N1 vaccine is still available at the Gonzaga University Health Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call the Health Center at (509) 313-4066. There is no charge for the vaccine. All persons considering vaccination are encouraged to consult their regular medical provider with questions or concerns.
February 1, 2010
Back by popular demand. There will be an H1N1 vaccination clinic held in Crosby Student Center tomorrow, February 2, 2010 from 9 am until 1 pm. There will also be vaccine available on Wednesday February 3, 2010 in Catherine Monica from 7 pm until 9 pm. There is no charge for the vaccine. You can find information about the H1N1 vaccine on the Gonzaga Health Center webpage: www.gonzaga.edu/healthcenter . All persons considering vaccination are encouraged to consult their regular medical provider with questions or concerns.
January 26, 2010
The final H1N1 vaccination clinic on campus will be held today, Tuesday January 26, 2010, at Crosby Student Center from noon til 3 pm. There is no charge for the vaccine. You can find information about the H1N1 vaccine on the Gonzaga Health Center webpage: www.gonzaga.edu/healthcenter . All persons considering vaccination are encouraged to consult their regular medical provider with questions or concerns.
January, 16, 2010
The Gonzaga University Health Center will be offering H1N1 vaccine to all interested persons on Tuesday January 19 from 3 - 6 pm and Wednesday January 20 from 3 - 6 pm on the Gonzaga University campus. The vaccination clinics will be held in the Huetter Mansion at 503 E. Sharp (corner of E. Sharp and N. Addison). The vaccine is free. There is limited parking availability for the Huetter Mansion and carpooling is encouraged.
Both the injection and nasal spray forms of the vaccine will be available. The injection form of the vaccine is available to all individuals. Pregnant women are strongly encouraged to consult their obstetrician for guidance. The nasal spray form of the vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine. It does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives. This form of the vaccine is available to healthy individuals aged two years and up without a weakened immune system or any underlying health issues. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant are not eligible for this form of the vaccine. You can read the Vaccine Information Sheet for each type by clicking here:
Nasal Spray
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf
Injection
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf
All persons considering vaccination are encouraged to consult their regular medical provider with questions or concerns about the vaccine.
January 4, 2010
The Gonzaga University Health Center will be offering H1N1 vaccine to all students, faculty, staff and family members this week, January 4 -8, 2010. The vaccine is available by appointment only by calling 313-4066. The vaccine is free of charge.
Both the injection and nasal spray forms of the vaccine will be available. The injection form of the vaccine is available to all individuals. Pregnant women are strongly encouraged to consult their obstetrician for guidance. The nasal spray form of the vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine. It does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives. This form of the vaccine is available to healthy individuals aged two years to 49 years without a weakened immune system or any underlying health issues. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant are not eligible for this form of the vaccine. You can read the Vaccine Information Sheet for each type by clicking here:
Nasal Spray
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf
Injection
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf
All persons considering vaccination are encouraged to consult their regular medical provider with questions or concerns about the vaccine.
December 9, 2009
Gonzaga University will offer six H1N1 vaccination clinics before the end of the fall term, open to students, faculty, staff and family members. This is an open call to all individuals who wish to be vaccinated. There is no charge for the vaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control is encouraging individuals at higher risk to be vaccinated:
* Pregnant women
* Individuals who live with or have daily contact with children under six months of age
* Individuals with weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions
* All people six months through 24 years of age
* Healthcare workers and emergency medical service personnel
All vaccine clinics are walk-in, first-come, first-served and appointments are not taken. The H1N1 vaccination clinics will be offered at the following times:
Thursday December 10
3 pm - 6 pm
Huetter Mansion on Sharp
Friday December 11
9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 4 pm
GU Health Center, corner Sharp and Dakota
Tuesday December 15
3 pm - 6 pm
Huetter Mansion on Sharp
Wednesday December 16
9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 4 pm
GU Health Center, corner of Sharp and Dakota
Thursday December 17
9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 4 pm
GU Health Center, corner of Sharp and Dakota
Friday December 18
9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 4 pm
GU Health Center, corner of Sharp and Dakota
Both the injection and nasal spray forms of the vaccine will be available. The injection form of the vaccine is available to all individuals. Pregnant women are strongly encouraged to consult their obstetrician for guidance. The nasal spray form of the vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine. It does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives. This form of the vaccine is available to healthy individuals aged two years to 49 years without a weakened immune system or any underlying health issues. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant are not eligible for this form of the vaccine. You can read the Vaccine Information Sheet for each type by clicking here:
Nasal Spray
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-laiv-h1n1.pdf
Injection
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf
All persons considering vaccination are encouraged to consult their regular medical provider with questions or concerns about the vaccine.
December 2, 2009
Gonzaga University will offer four H1N1 vaccination clinics this week, open to students, faculty, staff and family members. There is no charge for the vaccine.
As noted in previous messages the following priority groups have been established for receiving the H1N1 vaccine:
- Pregnant women
- Individuals who live with or have daily contact with children under six months of age
- Individuals with weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions
- All people six months through 24 years of age
- Healthcare workers and emergency medical service personnel
The H1N1 vaccination clinics will be offered at the following times:
Wednesday December 2
3 pm - 6 pm
Huetter Mansion on Sharp
Thursday December 3
3 pm - 6 pm
Huetter Mansion on Sharp
Friday December 4
8 am - Noon
GU Health Center, corner of Sharp and Dakota
(please note there is limited staff for this clinic so wait times may be longer)
Friday December 4
1 pm - 4 pm
Huetter Mansion on Sharp
Both the injection and nasal spray forms of the vaccine will be available. The injection form of the vaccine is available to all individuals. Pregnant women are strongly encouraged to consult their obstetrician for guidance. The nasal spray form of the vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine. It does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives. This form of the vaccine is available to healthy individuals aged two years to 49 years without a weakened immune system or any underlying health issues. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant are not eligible for this form of the vaccine. You can read the Vaccine Information Sheet for each type by clicking here:
Nasal Spray
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
Injection
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
All persons considering vaccination are encouraged to consult their regular medical provider with questions or concerns about the vaccine.
November 24, 2009
Gonzaga has been receiving H1N1 vaccine shipments each week for the last several weeks. Delivery of the vaccine is expected to continue. Vaccination clinics are planned for the week after Thanksgiving break (November 30 through December 4) but the schedule has not yet been determined. Please watch this Update page for current information. Students, faculty and staff members will receive email notification in advance of each vaccination clinic. It is anticipated that we will be able to offer both the injection and nasal spray form of the vaccine during next week's vaccination clinics. You can read the Vaccine Information Sheet for each type by clicking here:
Nasal Spray
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
Injection
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
If you have questions or concerns about the vaccine you should consult your regular medical provider.
Reported student cases of flu-like illness at Gonzaga have decreased in recent weeks. For the week of November 16 through November 20 four cases were reported to the campus Health Center. The total number of cases of flu and flu-like illness reported to the Health Center in November is 35. 366 cases were reported in October and 275 were reported in late August/September. The total number of cases of flu and flu-like illness reported since August 28 is 676.
November 21, 2009
Gonzaga University has received another allotment of H1N1 vaccine. The vaccine is in the form of an injection. This form of the vaccine is available to all individuals. Pregnant women are strongly encouraged to consult their obstetrician for guidance. You should read the Vaccine Information Sheet for this form of the H1N1 vaccine at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1.pdf . All persons considering vaccination are encouraged to consult their regular medical provider with concerns. There is no charge for this vaccine.
Distribution of this supply of vaccine will occur Saturday November 21 from 8 am until 4 pm at the Huetter Mansion on Sharp. Please note that this vaccination opportunity is limited to Gonzaga students, faculty and staff only. Family members who are not students, faculty or staff are not eligible at this time.
Individuals in the previously identified priority groups (pregnant women, those who live with or have daily contact with children under six months of age, and those with weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions) will be given priority. The vaccination clinic may close before 4 pm if all the vaccine is distributed.
November 12, 2009
Gonzaga University has received another allotment of H1N1 vaccine. A limited amount was sent to the University in this shipment. The vaccine is in the form of nasal spray. The nasal spray vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine. It does not contain thimerosal or other preservatives. This form of the vaccine is available to healthy individuals younger than 49 years without a weakened immune system or any underlying health issues. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant are not eligible for this form of the vaccine. Questions about the vaccine and further information on health restrictions is available by sending an email message to H1N1vaccine@gonzaga.edu . You may also wish to consult your regular medical provider.
Distribution of this limited supply will occur Friday November 13, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Huetter Mansion on Sharp. Please note that this round of vaccinations is limited to Gonzaga University faculty, staff and students only. Family members who are not faculty, staff or students are not eligible for this round of vaccinations.
This vaccination clinic will be held in two sessions. Distribution of the vaccine will be based on the first letter of your last name:
- Those with last names beginning A - L should arrive between 8 am and 10:30 am.
- Those with last names beginning M - Z should arrive between 10:30 am and 1 pm.
If you arrive for a session not matching the first letter of your last name you may be asked to return for another session. The available vaccine will be divided equally between the two sessions. Distribution is first-come, first-served. Reservations or appointments will not be scheduled for these two sessions.
November 6, 2009
Gonzaga University has received its first allotment of H1N1 vaccine. A very limited amount was sent to the University in this shipment. The vaccine is in the form of a flu shot, not nasal spray. Distribution of this limited supply will occur Tuesday November 10, from 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4:30 pm at the Huetter Mansion on Sharp. Please note that this round of vaccinations is limited to Gonzaga University faculty, staff and students only.
Using Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, priority groups have been established for this limited allotment. The priority groups are:
· Pregnant women (the vaccine provided to Gonzaga contains thimerosal, a preservative. Pregnant women are strongly encouraged to contact their obstetrician for guidance)
· Individuals who have children under six months of age in the household
If you fall into one of these categories you are eligible to participate in this round of vaccinations. We anticipate receiving more vaccine soon which will be devoted to wider distribution. If you do not fall into one of these groups we ask you to please wait to receive H1N1 vaccine from Gonzaga.
The vaccine will be distributed through a reservation system. Individuals who are in the priority groups listed above who wish to receive the vaccine must submit a request via email to H1N1vaccine@gonzaga.edu . Please include the following information in your message:
· Name
· Priority group to which you belong
· Morning or afternoon preference
· Contact phone number
A representative of the vaccination team will contact you to advise you of the date and time of your appointment. Please remember that submitting a request does not guarantee a reservation or vaccination. As noted above, our initial supply is very limited and it will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuesday November 3, 2009
Yesterday the Spokane Regional Health District reported two confirmed cases of Influenza B in the community. This is seen as an indicator the traditional flu season is upon us. Be vigilant and stay healthy! Practice good health habits. See previous updates for more detailed information.
During the week of October 26-30 the Health Center reported 27 cases of Influenza-like-illness. 366 students have been triaged (in person or by phone) in October for flu symptoms. This number represents both confirmed cases of flu A and unconfirmed cases of flu symptoms. The total since the start of the fall term is 641 students.
There is no new information related to H1N1 vaccine availability. If you have the opportunity to receive the H1N1 vaccine through another provider in the community (or your hometown) you may want to consider taking that option. Although we still anticipate receiving H1N1 vaccine on campus we do not know when this will occur. As previously reported, the Health Center has run out of seasonal flu (not H1N1) vaccine for the season. If you have not yet received seasonal flu vaccine and you have the opportunity to receive it through another provide you may want to consider taking that option. The Health Center does not anticipate receiving any additional seasonal flu (not H1N1) vaccine.
Welcome to the Gonzaga University Health Center website.
The Health Center functions as your private physician's office with a strong emphasis on wellness. We want you to fully benefit from this Jesuit education. In the event of an accident or illness, our Board Certified Family Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurses are here to give you our expertise and care.
The every day decisions you make will determine your ability to stay healthy and enjoy your experiences here. The daily choices you make in regard to nutrition, exercise and rest will play a major role in your success. In a new environment your immunity will be challenged. Besides those choices mentioned, there are several more that will aid your natural resistance to diseases. They include current immunizations to measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Gardasil (HPV vaccine) and the yearly flu vaccine. These are vital tools to insure your wellness. Besides needing two measles (MMR) injections, the other very important vaccine is Menectra. Bacterial meningitis is slightly increased when you attend college as a first year student and live on campus. Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spine, which causes serious and even life threatening illness. There is a vaccine that can help to prevent four of the known five kinds. We recommend you consult with your own physician and receive this vaccine or come and receive it when you arrive. We prefer that you receive it before you arrive.
Our staff are well versed on ways to assist you in making wellness lifestyle choices as you engage on this trek to independence and knowledge. Life is about change and this is a major change in your life. We are ready to assist you in this transition to an independent healthy person by either medical care or by wellness consultations.
When you are on campus visiting, please drop by the Health Center, we would love to meet you.
The Health Center Staff
For information about the student insurance please go to www.gonzaga.edu/studentinsurance.
Individuals in the previously identified priority groups (pregnant women, those who live with or have daily contact with children under six months of age,and those with weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions) will be given priority. The vaccination clinic may close before 4 pm if all the vaccine is distributed.
Please continue to check the Gonzaga H1N1 Update page at www.gonzaga.edu/healthcenter for current information.
