Issue date: 1/28/09 Section: News

Media Credit: Jon Eilts [Click to enlarge]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website reported there will be an all-time-high of Flu vaccines available for the 2008-2009 Flu season. There will be as many as 143 million to 146 million doses of influenza vaccine available in the United States. According to the CDC influenza season most often peaks in February, but can continue to cause illness into the spring.

The CDC lists these flu symptoms:
Fever (usually high)
Headache
Tiredness (can be extreme)
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Body aches
Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children than adults)

Flu shots are available at Student Health Services at Beutel for $19.00. Contact (979) 458-8250 to schedule an appointment.

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