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University Human Resources is pleased to provide the 2005 Flu Vaccine Program to currently-employed University employees who are eligible for benefits. 

UVA-WorkMed staff will administer the vaccine at multiple times and locations across grounds to make it as convenient as possible for your participation. 

See the list below.  Please be prepared to show identification at the flu shot location.

The following points serve as a reminder of the importance of yearly influenza immunizations:

• You may have seen that the cost of flu vaccines has increased by as much as 55% this year.  In spite of the cost increase, the University will continue to offer flu shots in recognition of the value of our employees, not only to their jobs but also to their families and co-workers.
   

• Influenza epidemics, which occur on an annual basis, can cause sufficient illness among unprotected employees to disrupt essential services of the University.
   

• The influenza vaccine must be given on an annual basis because of waning immunity and because the antigens in the vaccine formulation are altered to reflect recently circulating strains.

Clearly the most effective method for protecting employees from influenza infections and their consequences is yearly immunization. Please consider taking the vaccine this year.

If you have questions regarding eligibility to receive the shot, please call the Office of Employee Benefits at 924-4392.

Flu shots will be given as follows:

Mon. Oct. 24, 2005
12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Medical Center Dining/Conference Room #3            

Tue. Oct. 25, 2005
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Newcomb Hall Room  168AB                     

Wed. Oct. 26, 2005
7:00 am to 9:00 am
Facilities Management Lunch Room, Alderman Road
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Facilities Management Lunch Room, Alderman Road                       

Thu. Oct. 27, 2005
8:00 am to 11:30 am
Jordan Hall Conference Center, Classroom G1 & G2                       

Tue. Nov. 1, 2005
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Law School, Room WB 119                      

Mon. Nov. 7, 2005
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Carruthers Hall, Conference Room E                  

Tue. Nov. 8, 2005
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Darden School, Room 145                       

Fri. Nov. 11, 2005
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Printing Services, Old Ivy Road                        

Wed. Nov.  16, 2005
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Fontaine Research Park, 545 Ray C. Hunt Dr.
2nd. Floor  Orthopedic Meeting Room 2,  Room #2318