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H1N1 (Swine) Flu

Flu symptoms

Symptoms can include:

  • fever
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • runny or stuffy nose
  • body aches
  • headache
  • chills
  • fatigue

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported.

If you have flu symptoms, call your healthcare provider for guidance. On campus, call UHS' Triage Advice Nurse, (413) 577-5229.

Flu resources

Click here for campus communications, fact sheets, flyers, guides and more.

Latest campus communications

Staying healthy

Vaccination

Vaccination is one of the most important things you can do to help prevent infection. Learn more about H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccination on our flu resources page.

Preventing flu

These important everyday actions can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like flu:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow instead of into your hands. Throw used tissues into the trash.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, to reduce the spread of germs.

• Don't share food, drinks, utensils and other similar items.

• If you’re sick, stay home from school or work, and limit contact with others.

Download these and other important tips here.

Stay informed

Updated information is available online from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.


Seasonal flu clinics

For the public

Maxim Health Systems will host a seasonal flu shot clinic Monday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., in the Campus Center auditorium.

To be vaccinated, you must not have a severe cold, fever or acute illness; not have an allergy to eggs or the preservative Thimerosal; and meet any CDC eligibility requirements at the date of service.

Cost is $30. Maxim will bill contracted insurance plans; check the list here.

If your insurance is not contracted, payment is expected at the time of service. Cash, check and major credit cards are accepted.


For students and
UHS patients

Clinics are taking place every Thursday, 1 – 4 p.m. through Dec. 17, subject to vaccine availability.

To reserve a flu clinic slot, call the UHS appointment line, (413) 577-5101. If you already have an appointment scheduled with a UHS provider, you can ask for your seasonal flu vaccination during that visit.

UHS is offering both seasonal flu shots and inhaled vaccine.

Flu shot formulations are currently available for children under 3 and persons 18 and older. Other formulations may be available in the future; watch this page for information.

Inhaled vaccine is ideal for people ages 2 - 49 who:

• are not pregnant;
• do not have a weakened immune system; and
• do not have a chronic health condition such as diabetes, asthma or heart disease.

Learn more about the types of seasonal vaccines available on our flu resources page.

Your health insurance plan will be billed for the vaccination; if a deductible amount remains, a statement will be forwarded to you.