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November 2009 Update
11/20/2009 - We have completed 3 days of flu shot clinics each for seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccinations. Those still desiring vaccination, please go to www.flu.govwhere you will see a flu shot finder. Thank you to all those who attended the clinics to get protected against the flu.11/16/2009 - We have arranged for H1N1 swine flu vaccination clinic to be held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 9 am - 4 pm in Lamberton's Great Room, FOR FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY.
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11/4/2009 - We have arranged for H1N1 swine flu vaccination clinics to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, November 10 and 11, in Lamberton Hall’s Great Room, FOR STUDENTS ONLY.
The Health and Wellness Center staff will not routinely be administering novel H1N1 tests as of this time. The state is currently experiencing an overwhelming volume of tests, and has therefore prioritized hospitalized patients for testing.
Since June, we have had 659 students with ILI (Influenza Like Illness), with increasing numbers every week. Ninety-three (93) students have tested positive for H1N1 (swine) flu. We encourage students to continue to self-report. We are continuing to see influenza like illness, and do not believe we have seen a downward trend in the weekly number of cases yet. Essentially all cases of influenza nationwide are currently of the H1N1 (swine) flu type.
September 12: The Health Center verified our first case of Novel H1N1 (swine) flu in a student.
- For students who are concerned they may be experiencing symptoms of this flu, please click here:
- For Lehigh University’s emergency information on the situation, click here:
Message from the Director:
Welcome to the Lehigh University Health and Wellness Center, which provides acute and ongoing care to more than 4,500 undergraduate students and 1,800 graduate students. Our dedicated, professional staff offers a host of services, including acute care, routine examinations, immunizations, lab services, gynecological examinations and contraceptive counseling. We also have a self-treatment room, as well as wellness resources and relaxation rooms.
The Lehigh University Health and Wellness Center also works with students to provide peer education through our Healthy Hawks (nutrition), Sexperts and Buzzed (tobacco, alcohol and other drugs) programs.
Please consider us a resources for health information. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
Susan C. Kitei, MD
Director, Student Health Services