Pierce Students and Employees Free H1N1 Vaccines

Free H1N1 Vaccines: Student Health Center for Pierce Students and Employees. Know the difference between Cold, Swine Flu and Seasonal Flu symptoms.

See below for clinic dates and CDC priority recommendations.

• Mon & Tues, Nov. 16-17, 9 am to 6 pm, until supplies are gone.
• Questions? Call 818-710-4270
• Young adults up to 24 years of age
• 25 – 64 with chronic medical conditions
• People living with or caring for children 6 months and under
• Health care workers and emergency medical personnel
• No appointments, first come first serve
• Location: International Students Conference room, 2nd floor of new Student Ser. Building

Disqualifiers: pregnancy, current illness, allergy to eggs and thimerasol, and history of Guillain Barre Syndrome.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:

Influenza H1N1 Health Alert

Stay Home if you are experiencing an influenza like illness (ILI):

Fever of 100 degrees or more and/or sensation of fever and chills

• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny/stuffy nose
• Headache/Bodyaches
• Fatigue
• Nausea and Vomiting

Prevention Tips:

Wash hands frequently

Use hand sanitizer when soap and water not available

Cough or sneeze into a Kleenex or your sleeve

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, germs spread that way

Manage stress, eat well, drink water, get plenty of rest and exercise

Avoid sharing personal items likes eating utensils, drinks, etc

Avoid contact with those who are sick

Get seasonal flu vaccine

Treatment Tips:  If you have ILI, STAY HOME at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever reducing medication

Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever, headache and body aches as directed on packaging

• Monitor your fever with a thermometer
• Drink plenty of clear fluids throughout the day
• Get plenty of rest
• If you must go out, wear a mask
• Contact your professors via e-mail or telephone as soon as possible

When to seek emergency help:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in your chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Flu like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough

Contact your primary care physician or the Student Health Center with any questions or concerns.  The Health Center can be reached at 818-710-4270.

Other resources:

• www.flu.gov
• www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/h1n1.htm
• California Department of Public Health Hotline:  888-865-0564

Elizabeth Benne, RN, PHN, MA

Director, Student Health Center

Pierce College

Fees Increase to $26/unit starting Fall 2009

The California State Budget, which was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger on July 28, 2009, includes an enrollment fee increase from $20 per unit to $26 per unit at all California community colleges. This fee increase is effective for the Fall 2009 semester.

If you have already registered for the Fall semester, you will now owe an additional $6.00 per unit. For updated information on the enrollment fees you currently owe, log on to http://www.laccd.edu/student_information/current_students.htm, and then click on “view and pay fees.”

If you have not registered, the $26.00 per unit enrollment fee will be assessed when you do register.

If you have been awarded the 2009-2010 Fee Waiver, which covers Summer 2009, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010, the fee increase will be fully covered by your fee waiver. No action is required on your part. 

If you need assistance in paying your enrollment fees and other educational expenses, you may apply for financial aid on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov  You may also visit our Pierce College Financial Aid website at www.piercecollege.edu/offices/financial_aid to learn our financial aid process.

We apologize for any inconvenience this causes our students.