ASU distributes H1N1 vaccines to high-priority groups

Arizona State University has received part of its vaccine order for the H1N1 virus (also known as swine flu). Following state and federal guidelines, ASU is making vaccines available to those in the high-priority groups as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Members of the ASU community who are 24 years old or younger or who have one of these medical conditions may receive the vaccine: pregnant; obese; heart disease; lung disease; asthma; kidney or liver disease; diabetes or metabolic disease; anemia or blood disorder; or other immune-compromising conditions. Vaccines for students, faculty and staff in these high-risk groups will be administered during health centers normal business hours at all campuses. Students may also receive vaccines at the Campus Health Service clinic in the Sonora Residence Hall.   

ASU health officials will update messages when vaccine is available for the general university population.

Students, faculty and staff must show their ASU SunCard to receive a vaccine. There is a $10 fee for the vaccine for students. ABOR Aetna Student Health Insurance will cover the cost of the vaccination for those students.

Benefit-eligible employees’ administration fee will be covered in the same manner as the seasonal flu vaccinations. 

People who have already had H1N1 flu that has been confirmed through testing do not need to get the vaccine. 

For more information, go to www.asu.edu/pandemic or http://students.asu.edu/health.