Seasonal flu vaccines now available in the community

Fort Worth, TX

9/25/2009

As seasonal flu cases begin to appear in the Metroplex, TCU reminds its community to consider receiving the seasonal flu shot. Faculty and staff can receive the vaccination through their local healthcare provider, or local pharmacy. Students can receive the vaccination at a local pharmacy. TCU has contacted the following pharmacies close to campus to confirm information on their supply of flu shots:

Walgreens

3100 McCart St. (Berry St. intersection)
Plenty of supply
$24.99

Walgreens

4350 Oak Park Lane (Hulen St. intersection)
Plenty of supply
$24.99

CVS
- All locations

Supply will be available beginning October 6
$30

Tom Thumb
3000 S. Hulen St.
Plenty of supply
$28

Most of the above locations, take drop-ins and appointments. Shots are only available during pharmacy hours. The American Lung Association has provided a resource to locate a pharmacy near you at http://www.flucliniclocator.org/. Tarrant County Public Health is also offering flu shots at various locations. Visit http://health.tarrantcounty.com for more information.

If you or a family member becomes ill with the flu:
As the ill person or caregiver, you are asked to self-isolate from school or work from the onset of symptoms until 24 hours after you or the family member is fever free without the use of fever-reducing medication.

Regarding H1N1:
 TCU has ordered enough doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine for each person on campus.  More communication will follow on the distribution process for this vaccine as the University receives information on the release from the government.

The University reminds you to continue to practice good hygiene by frequently washing your hands or using hand sanitizer, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and avoiding touching your mouth, nose and eyes to prevent the spread of germs.

For more resources and information on the flu, visit www.tcu.edu/fluinfo.asp or click on Quick Links on www.tcu.edu and search for “Flu Information” in the drop down menu.