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Registration open for faculty, staff flu vaccine clinics

8/24/16

The Employee Benefits Division of the Office of Human Resources has announced that registrations for faculty and staff flu vaccine clinics are now open. The vaccines are free for any Penn State employee, including full-time, part-time and wage employees, regardless of participation in the Penn State Highmark health plan.

Feeling a little under the weather? Follow these UHS flu tips

10/27/15

Fever, chills and body aches? Runny nose, sore throat or cough? If you’re feeling under the weather, visit the University Health Services Influenza website for tips on managing your symptoms, advice on when to seek medical evaluation and directions for how to make an appointment.

Podcast explores staying healthy during flu season

1/29/14

In the latest edition of the Sound Health podcast from Penn State Hershey Medical Center, learn about the various types of influenza, the importance of getting the flu vaccine, flu symptoms and treatment.

The Medical Minute: Cold or flu? Visit your doctor, not the ER

1/17/13

During cold and flu season, most of us will inevitably experience one or more acute illness. Fortunately, most acute problems are treatable without hospital admission. With that in mind, doctors say it is important to seek care in the proper place for the best possible treatment, outcome, cost and satisfaction.

Penn State Hershey physician says flu cases on the rise

1/10/13

Hospitals, including Penn State Hershey Medical Center, are seeing a high volume of flu cases. Dr. Glenn Geeting, an emergency medicine physician at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, said while this year's flu strain is becoming more prevalent, it does not seem to be any more severe than previous years."

The Medical Minute: Dispelling common myths about the flu vaccine

11/28/12

Every fall, people wonder whether to get an influenza or flu shot. Some people get them faithfully while others refuse, many because of the various myths that surround the vaccine.
Since the benefits of getting a flu shot outweigh the potential side effects, a Penn State Hershey physician dispels a few myths that prevent skeptics from being vaccinated.

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New flu strain shows up at a county fair in Pennsylvania

8/23/12

Influenza outbreaks associated with swine at fairs are making headlines in the Midwest and in Pennsylvania. And these flu cases present a new twist to an old problem, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

A flu shot can protect mother and child

10/12/11

If you're pregnant during the flu season, don't forget to get your flu shot. It will protect you from misery and possible complications and may also protect your baby during the first few months of life.

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Flu vaccine available for students at University Health Services

9/20/11

Flu vaccine is available at University Health Services (UHS) for all Penn State students and student spouses covered by the Penn State student health insurance plan. Students are strongly encouraged to schedule appointments ahead of time and may schedule appointments online at http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/myUHS up to one week in advance of each clinic date. Penn State student health insurance plans will cover the cost of the vaccine ($21) if received through UHS. Vaccine charges will be sent to the patient's Bursar account.

Employee, spouse/partner flu vaccine clinics being held now

9/12/11

Flu Vaccine clinics for employees and their spouse/partner are being offered at all Penn State campuses. The vaccine is free for all Penn State employees (regardless of benefit-plan enrollment) and free to spouses/partners who are enrolled in the Highmark PPOBlue plan.

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