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H1N1 vaccine available today on campusResidence hall students can get the H1N1 vaccine for free until 4 p.m. today in Eastway. The university received its first shipment of the vaccine in the flu-mist form, according to Kent State's flu Web site. The flu-mist requires additional screening.Read More KSU responds to spread of swine fluIn response to the increased spread of swine flu, Kent State has activated its Emergency Operation Center. "It's an aid in dealing with emergencies," said Emily Vincent, director of university media relations. "It's typically used by police and fire in some sort of emergency situation. It allows people in the structure to respond and make decisions quickly."Read More H1N1 spreads as expectedMore cases of swine flu have been confirmed at Kent State. "In terms of H1N1, it is widespread," said Emily Vincent, director of University Media Relations. "The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has declared the state is one of the states that has widespread cases H1N1. We know it's here. We've been preparing for it."Read More University confirms first swine flu caseThe first case of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, at Kent State has been confirmed in a student who does not live on campus.Read More Nurse Mary Calabro talks about the swine fluWhere to get a flu shot |
Kent State flu page Portage County Health Department Centers for Disease Control 
Kent campusRegional campusesThursday, Nov. 12 Stark campus 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location to be announced. -http://www.kent.edu/flu/ 
Four area health agencies join forces to prepare for swine flu eventualityThe Portage County Health Department and local hospitals are preparing for a possible outbreak of swine flu.Students speak out on swine fluRead what some Kent State students say about swine flu and find out where you can get the seasonal flu vaccine.Clinic schedule for seasonal flu vaccinesFlu clinics for residence hall students have been scheduled at various locations on the Kent campus. According to University Health Services, residence hall students live in close proximity with others and the flu is a highly communicable disease.H1N1 cases hit Ohio collegesSwine flu will probably infect Kent State students this fall, officials said, and the university is bracing for the worst as other colleges in the state report infections.Stop the spreadThe ease with which a virus spreads coupled with the congestion of a college campus puts Kent State at high risk for a swine flu outbreak. The university has been prepping for an outbreak since spring and is advising students to use common sanitary practices.Are you afraid of getting the swine flu?Read what some Kent State students say about swine flu.
Our view: Now is not the time for panicYesterday afternoon, the university confirmed its first case of swine flu with a bulletin on www.kent.edu/flu, Kent State's official H1N1 Web site.Our View: Swine flu questions that must be answeredKent State has been working hard to prevent its students from catching the H1N1 virus. But first, the university needs to answer questions about how the swine flu will impact a student's everyday life. |
