MEDIA ADVISORY
November 28, 2001FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Ohio State University is taking preventive measures by offering students vaccinations during a Meningitis and Flu Immunization Outreach Program, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday (11/29) in the Ohio Union West Ballroom, 1739 N. High St.
An educational health fair will follow the vaccinations.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during the past 19 years, the peak months for influenza (flu) season have been December, January and February. In addition, the Chronicle of Higher Education noted in 1999 that colleges nationwide reported 83 cases of Meningococcal meningitis, which resulted in six student deaths. This year, more than 1,300 students already took part in an October meningococcal immunization program.
The Ohio State University Health Center is teaming up with VACCESSHealth to offer students flu vaccines for $20 and meningitis vaccines for $85.
For more information on these vaccines, see www.vaccess.com/.
WHAT: The Ohio State University to offer flu and Meningococcal meningitis immunizations for students.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday (11/29), with Dr. Ted Grace or Dr. Roger Miller.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday (11/29).
WHERE: Ohio Union West Ballroom, 1739 N. High St.