In two recent clinics, the University has provided 1,100 individuals in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) at-risk groups with the opportunity to receive the vaccine. The H1N1 program has marshaled the resources of numerous campus departments including trained faculty from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy who administered the shots. Student volunteers were also crucial to the success of the event through their promotional efforts to encourage their peers to receive the vaccine as well as their assistance on-site. Further information regarding H1N1 vaccination clinic dates, times and locations will be distributed once additional vaccine supplies are released...
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health Division of Disease Control (PDPHDDC) has provided a limited supply of the H1N1 vaccine to the University. Outlined below are the groups recommended by the Center for Disease Control to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine. · College students through 24 years of age; · Pregnant women; · Parents and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age; · Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel; · Persons age 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza If you meet the established criteria listed above,...
The Philadelphia Department of Health Division of Disease Control has authorized prioritizing the vaccination of mothers and fathers of infants less than six months of age. A limited supply of the H1N1 vaccinations will be available on Friday, November 6, 2009, in the ARC classroom from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for students, faculty and staff that meet the above criteria.
SEPTA announced that a service Interruption is in effect as of Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 3:00 a.m. Transport Workers Union, Local 234 has announced a work stoppage as of 3:00 a.m. this morning. "SEPTA is prepared with an alternate service plan for it's customers, but asks for patience and understanding as some of our services become unavailable and others that are running may experience heavier than usual customer use." The following important service information contains useful travel tips to assist riders as many Bus, Subway, and Trolley routes are discontinued. Additional information and SEPTA’s Service Interruption Guide is available...
