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Syracuse Students Take Aim at Mumps
The mumps disease has been spreading throughout the Syracuse University campus this fall semester, enough so to prompt booster shots available for all students. Additionally, students themselves are doing their best to stop the disease, as CNY Central outlined this…
Free Employee Flu Shot Clinics—Mark Your Calendar
The Office of Human Resources, in collaboration with Syracuse University Health Services and the Onondaga County Health Department, are offering two additional free flu vaccine clinics to Syracuse University employees. Monday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Skytop Office Building,…
Message from University Health Services
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Since my last communication, several more mumps cases have been confirmed. At this time, there are 14 confirmed cases. This is a serious matter and we need your help to prevent the further spread of…
Flu Fact: You Can’t Get Flu from the Vaccine
People sometimes claim to have actually gotten the flu from the vaccine, because they came down with the illness soon after being vaccinated. Syracuse University Health Center Supervising Pharmacist Michele Frontale explains that this is just an illusion. “The vaccine…
Get Vaccinated Wednesday, Oct. 11, and Have a Healthy Winter
Flu season in the United States can begin as early as this month. It typically peaks in January or February. The single best way to prevent getting the flu is to get the vaccine. It won’t protect you against every…
Health Services Introduces Secure, Online Student Patient Portal
As new students prepare to join us in the fall semester, their health history and immunization record submission process will now be much easier. Health Services has introduced a secure, confidential patient portal allowing students to complete health forms online…