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Influenza is an acute respiratory infection that closely resembles other infections, such as the Common Cold. However, the presence of fever and cough - along with an exposure to individuals that have recently traveled - puts you at higher risk. Your risk is increased if you meet the following conditions:

  1. If you have been exposed to an individual diagnosed with influenza or have traveled in the past 10 days
  2. and...
    • Develop a fever greater than 100.4 (38.3)
  3. and...
    • Develop a cough or difficulty breathing

You might have influenza.   If you suspect this infection, please follow these procedures:

  • Call the Health Center at extension 8078 and inform them of your symptoms.
  • Do not go to school or public places until a medical professional evaluates you.
  • If it is in the evening and the health center is closed:
    • If you are not very sick, isolate yourself from others and call the Health Center Clinic (x8078) or Omni Urgent Care (723-9411) in the morning.
    • If you become very sick quickly, go to the nearest Emergency Room, Holmes Regional Medical Center. When you arrive inform them of your suspicions so they may take the necessary precautions.
    • Evenings or weekends you may call Omni Urgent Care at 723-9411. Tell the answering service that you are a Florida Tech student and ask to speak to the doctor on call.  They will return your call and offer medical advice.

If you would like more information on influenza, visit the CDC website.

Vaccine Information

Seasonal Flu Vaccine is available at the Student Health Center for a charge of $30.00, cash or check, no appointment needed.  The H1N1 Inactivated Flu shot should be available in November, please watch this site for further information. Please read the attached handout before calling the clinic for more information.  Please note, if you would like to have both Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines, they can be administered on the same day, or they may not be administered within 4 weeks of one another.

A receipt will be given for all vaccines if you wish to submit to your private health insurance for reimbursement. Of note, vaccinations are not a covered service of Markel, the Student Health Insurance.