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The H1N1 Flu
More commonly known as the
"Swine Flu"
Attention:
The H1N1 Flu Vaccine is NOW AVAILABLE at the Student Health Center. Please visit our Vaccination Information page for more details.
Fordham University has an extensive and well-coordinated Emergency Management Plan designed to provide timely and appropriate care for our students,faculty, and staff. These plans have been reviewed and updated in light of the recent H1N1 influenza strain to ensure that we are prepared for a variety of contingencies. We encourage you to consult with your family medical care provider and also strongly recommend that you have your student receive the influenza vaccination when the vaccine becomes available.
Click here for information regarding H1N1
Fordham University Student Health Services is in the process of securing vaccine and, if available, will also offer vaccinations. Students with any underlying health concerns should contact Student Health Services to make arrangements to provide all relevant information to help the University may work with parents to have affected students who live within a reasonable distance return home in order to recuperate and avoid spreading the illness on campus. If yo have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Director of Student Health Services at (718) 817-4160 the Assistant Vice President for Safety and Security at (718) 817-4080, the Dean of Students at Rose Hill at (718) 817-4750, or the Dean of Students at Lincoln Center at (212)-636-6250.
All students have access to the health center on each campus. There is no charge for most visits; medical supplies and medications are available at minimal cost.
Any person in need of emergency aid should call security at (718) 817-2222. Identify yourself, your location and the specific problem, and request that emergency services be contacted. At the Rose Hill campus, the Fordham University Emergency Medical Services (FUEMS), an emergency medical service registered with New York state, works in conjunction with the Health Center to provide emergency medical attention 24 hours a day.
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| Meningitis Legislation
August 2003, New York State passed a law requiring all students attending college to:
> receive the Meningitis vaccine
> provide prior proof of vaccination (must be from health care practitioner)
> OR sign a waiver to decline the meningitis vaccine.
All Fordham University students must comply with this law. Please complete the appropriate section on the Immunization form and have it completed as soon as possible to avoid any registration holds. Feel free to contact the Health Center at (718) 817-4160 with any questions.
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| Contact Us |
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Rose Hill
O'Hare Hall
(718) 817-4160
Lincoln Center
Room 203 of McMahon Hall
(212) 636-7160
The closest emergency room is St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, which is located one block south of campus. |
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