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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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UHS encourages THON participants to get vaccinated Feb. 3

1/27/11

Children who are cancer survivors and may have weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to influenza. For this reason, University Health Services (UHS) will hold a free flu vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 3 in 205 Student Health Center on Penn State's University Park campus. While the clinic is open to all Penn State students and to student spouses covered by Penn State student health insurance plans, UHS especially encourages THON participants to get vaccinated.

UHS offers free HPV and flu vaccines

1/20/11

University Health Services (UHS) will offer free vaccine clinics for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and season flu on Monday, January 24 from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. The free vaccine has been provided to UHS by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH).

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Students still can benefit from flu vaccine

1/14/11

Flu season has arrived at Penn State, according to University Health Services (UHS) Infection Control Nurse Manager Shelley Haffner. Haffner said all three strains of influenza have been seen this spring at UHS. "Vaccination is the smartest thing you can do to prevent the spread of flu," said Haffner. "This year's flu vaccine continues to be a good match to currently circulating flu viruses."

Students can receive their flu vaccines at UHS by scheduling online at http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/myUHS or by calling the appointment line at 814-863-0774 during regular business hours. The flu vaccine currently is available at no cost to students; however, there is a $15 administration fee. Penn State student health insurance plans will cover the administration fee if the vaccine is received at UHS.

Protect yourself, your family and your colleagues from flu

12/1/10

Influenza season is up and running again. One of the first Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reports of influenza for this season was in late summer among 33 persons in a nursing home in southeastern Pennsylvania. Since that time, sporadic cases have occurred. Recently, the DOH reported rising numbers of flu cases throughout the commonwealth, including severe illness in Lehigh Valley. Cases have been caused by the same H1N1 flu that appeared in 2009, as well as other types of flu virus. It's important to know what you can do now to protect yourself and those around you from getting sick.

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