Cases of the flu continue to be reported in North Texas, including SMU. Vaccines for seasonal flu are now available on campus, as well as from local pharmacies and physicians. SMU remains in close contact with local, state, national and international health authorities.

Seasonal Flu Shots Now Available on Campus

Seasonal flu vaccine is available on campus. This vaccine is recommended by the SMU Health Center and other health agencies. Vaccine for H1N1 will be available later this year. See the clinic schedule and related information.

Seeking Medical Care

SMU's Memorial Health Center provides diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury to students. Faculty and staff are urged to contact their healthcare providers. After hours and on weekends, students are urged to go to the nearby PrimaCare or QuestCare, or to their private physican. More information.

SMU Addresses Flu Concerns

Students, faculty or staff who miss class or work because of the flu should notify their professors or supervisors by e-mail or phone and complete the Flu Absence Reporting Form. More information is available online.

Symptoms

Not sure if you have the flu, a cold or allergies review descriptions of the symptoms.

As a part of the Department of Homeland Security's National Preparedness Month, SMU has designated September 16, 2009 as Emergency Preparedness Day.

We encourage you orient yourself to Lockdown procedures by clicking the image below to view the video, "Shots Fired on Campus".

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Cases of the flu have been reported in North Texas, including at SMU. For continuous updates, please visit the SMU flu website.

SMU will distribute flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available to us (check the flu website and campus e-mail messages for times and locations).

SMU has increased the frequency of sanitation procedures in University buildings and encourages vigilance regarding personal hygiene and health habits.

For 24-hour medical advice, students can call SMU's Health Center at 214-768-2141. Due to patient volume, the Health Center is prioritizing patients over the phone. If a student has a condition that can wait to be seen by a doctor, the University recommends that he or she go to the center at a later date to avoid exposure to the influenza virus.

Students should bring their health insurance cards to Health Center appointments; otherwise, they will be charged full price for any prescriptions.

The Health Center is open Mondays-Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Thursdays until 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (except home football game days). Students should call 214-768-2141 to make an appointment.

A paramedic is available in the Health Center on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. No appointment is necessary.

If students need assistance after hours, they have several options: