Vaccine Information
Last updated: 9:11 am, November 17, 2009
for FACULTY & STAFF
The H1N1 influenza vaccine will be available to faculty and staff members, who meet the CDC guidelines, beginning the week of November 16th. Please see the HR Quality of Worklife website for full details. School of Medicine faculty and staff who have direct patient contact should see this website for details on receiving the vaccine.
for STUDENTS
The H1N1 influenza vaccine will be available to students at a Special Clinic THIS FRIDAY 11/20 at 11am-3pm. Please see the Student Health Service website for full details.
Recent Updates
How many Penn students have reported having flu-like symptoms?
For the week of November 8-15, 100 students reported influenza-like illness to Student Health Service. For November 1-7, the number was 111 students.
The cases of influenza-like illness at Penn have been consistent with reports nationally that the illness ranges from mild to severe, and most people who have been sick have recovered without needing medical treatment. Following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, Student Health Service tests for the H1N1 virus only in specific circumstances such as patients who are at risk for complications with flu.
I have heard there are problems with students getting the seasonal flu vaccine. What is happening with scheduling seasonal flu vaccine appointments at Student Health Service?
Student Health has exhausted its current supply of seasonal flu vaccine. We expect to receive additional seasonal vaccine in the coming weeks. However, there continue to be nationwide reports of delays in shipping of flu vaccine. Students should visit this webpage often for ongoing flu immunization updates.
Media Coverage
Volunteers distributed more than 3,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine to students last Friday in what was described as a “ridiculously efficient” H1N1 vaccination clinic.
Links & Information
Office of International Programs
Penn Medicine Response to H1N1 Influenza
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Emergency Closing Information
For emergency closing updates call the University Emergency Information line at 215-898-MELT.
Download H1N1 Report
PDF format (177 KB)