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Show Vaccine shortage delays flu shots By Ryan Taylor senior news reporter-The Signpost Weber Suite University's Student Health Center will offer flu shots this fall to students, faculty and staff in what is becoming an annual event The shots were scheduled to begin tliis week for students, but have been put on hold until the vaccine arrives. "The vaccine is ordered way back in February or March, but we still haven't received ours yet," said Juliana Larsen, director of WSU's Student Health Center. "Hopefully, it will be here soon." Because tine viruses that cause influenza change frequently, the influenza vaccine must be updated each year. This year, the vaccine is slow in being distributed to the various health departments and clinics across the nation. Larsen said when the vaccine decs arrive, the following five weekdays will be set aside for students to receive their shots. After that, faculty and staff will have the next five weekdays for their shots. The shots will be given in Room 1 67 of the Student Services Center from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The shots will be administered by Larsen and her staff. People who need flu shots include those with asthma, diabetes or some other $8.00-$9.00 per hour! All part-time positions average 3-5 hours per day Monday-Friday. NO WEEKENDS! Get a Workout while you work! Tuition Assistance of .50 per hour after 30 days Opportunities for advancement Shift Times: Day 4:00pm-7:30pm Twi 7:30 pm-1 1:30 pm Sunrise 12am-4am Preload 1 :00 am-6 am 1 Apply in person at 720 North (Bountiful Exit or contact Scott at A GREAT DINING EXPE3IF.NCE FOR 20 TEARS! if ill K long-term health problem, or anyone who wants to reduce his chance of catching the flu this winter. "On a college campus, there are so many people around that a flu shot can help prevent your chance of getting the flu," Larsen said. The best time to get a flu shot is between September and December, before the onset of winter. "Usually we like to do the shots in October so the students can have them early," Larsen said. A flu shot does not guarantee that one will not get the flu, but it decreases the risk of extended illness. Larsen warned that those who arc allergic to eggs or chicken should not be vaccinated, as well as those who are currently sick. As in all cases, a doctor should be contacted before receiving the vaccine. Last year, Larsen administered around 800 flu shots to students and about 500 shots to faculty and staff. She is expecting close to the same amount this year. Also, shots will be offered at the WSU-Davis Center this year for the first time. The shot is free to students. Faculty and staff can also receive a shot at no cost if they are insured by Educators Mutual. If not, the fee is $8. T k ,MDDB! Now Hiring RPS.an FDX Company, is looking for part-time, hardworking. dependable, PACKAGE HANDLERS. Plus .50 more after 90 days! ' FDXrComVnny 400 West North Salt Lake .118 then West) (80 1 ) 294-5990 Environmental By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost This Thursday's Honors Issues Forum will address environmental conscience in a discussion entitled "Two worlds: living in a technological society while protecting natural habitat." The guest speaker for the forum is Brooke Williams. Williams works for Confluence Associates, a firm that designs and develops projects that tie rural-community conservation with Don't miss out on Pink Floyd The Wall ... .7 r 8:00pm Wildcat Students (With ID) $2 Non Rated R No One Under 17 Breathe Wfh.T StatcUnivcrsity offers one of the best programs in the country. For more information, please in -". the Respiratory Therapy Program office at 626-7071. Room 309. Marriott Health Sciences Bunding, or Health Sciences Admissions and Counseling at 626-6136, Room I 0k, Marriott Health Sciences Building, www. catsis.wcbcr.edurcsptherapv concerns to reasonable economic development. Confluence Associates works with local, state and federal agencies Williams says he is concerned at a "deeper level that we as humans in general were destined for a world that was vastly different from the one we live in." Williams also believes that because of this, we are "slowly going mad." Williams is currently working on a book about his concerns. Wesley Hanna, Honors Issues Forum chair, said the topic came from any events! Read the Fun! Exciting! some life into your Future! With Respiratory Therapy Have you ever watched the TV program "ER" and wished you could be part of that? Wei! you can be as a respiratory therapist. If someone has a hard time breathing, wo ate there to help. Some of the places we practice are Newborn Intensive care, Adult Critical Care, Emergency Room, and Air and Ground Transport. !f that is too much action, respiratory therapists also tree; I" and educate asthma patients, emphysema patients and help with Ihe rehabilitation of pafients with disea'.s requiring long -:r:rn breathing retraining. You are with ':::;; re ni pctients all the time! Cool! be addressed members of the Issues Forum committee who wanted to learn how the common person could help the environment."Due to raised concerns that humanity and nature cannot coexist, we believe that this will be a good start to address the problems so students can leam about their role in the future," Hanna said. Williams will speak in the Wildcat Theater at 10 a.m. Thursday. All students and faculty are encouraged to attend. Campus Calendar! Thursday Oct. 8 j;iii i Thursday Oct. 15th- ..-u Saturday Oct. 17tlu . -V A Theater - Students $3 Admitted cinemaweber.edi: |
