What to do to Stay Away From the Flu

THE NEWS You woke up this morning with a runny nose. Your roommate can’t stop sneezing, and the girl next to you in class is coughing while you’re trying to take notes on your professor’s lecture. There’s no avoiding it; flu season is here. In the midst of adjusting to a new semester, is there a way to stay on top without getting sick? The answer is yes, and thanks to The University of Oklahoma, students don’t have to go far in order to defend their health.
 THE IMPACT With the high cost of textbooks and rent, students are always looking for ways to save. Students can take advantage of getting the flu shot for free this fall. This is a proactive way to put your health first without burning a hole in your wallet.
 THE CONTEXT This year you have no excuse to come down with the flu. While you’re on campus, you can walk to Goddard Health Center and get your flu shot for free. All you need is your student ID, and you’re on your way to a healthier semester. Flu shots are combined seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines. Getting the flu shot at OU has been free for students for over a decade.
THE HUMAN DIMENSION Maggie Pool, a program specialist at Goddard, says, “I have been working here for 12 years and we have never run out of flu vaccine. Several hundred students come to get their free shot every fall.”
WHAT’S NEXT You only need the flu shot once a year, and it saves you all the troubles that come along with being sick. Call (405) 325-4441 to schedule your flu shot as soon as possible.

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