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* *UNC receives ongoing H1N1 vaccine shipments
* *2009 Jingle Bell Jog individual and team registration


UNC Receives Ongoing H1N1 vaccine Shipments

Linda Plunkett of Maxim administers the H1N1 nasal vaccine to postdoctoral research associate Guang Yang during a Nov. 3 clinic. To date, the University has received around 5,000 doses of the nasal vaccine and has held 13 clinics in various locations around campus (see www.ehs.unc.edu/ueohc/
h1n1flushot.shtml
for clinic information). The nasal vaccine is indicated for healthy individuals between the ages of 2 and 49.

Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the University has established clinics to vaccinate pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, health-care and emergency medical services personnel, people between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old, and people ages 25 through 64 who are at higher risk of H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.

“We want to encourage people in these groups who are able to receive the nasal form of the vaccine to make an appointment,” said Mary Beth Koza, director of the Department of Environment, Health and Safety.

The University has received a limited supply of the shot form of the vaccine for people who should not receive the nasal spray.

As additional doses of the vaccine arrive, the University will send the campus community details about how and when people can be vaccinated. Check Alert Carolina, alertcarolina.unc.edu/go/site/1395/, for the latest information.


Register for the 2009 Jingle Bell Jog

Jingle Bell Jog is a 3-mile fun run or 1.5 mile-walk open to all UNC faculty and staff. In previous years, more than 500 participants have completed the Jingle Bell Jog individually or as part of a departmental team.

The event promotes physical activity, health and well-being, and provides employees with the opportunity to contribute to the Glenwood Elementary Family Assistance Program by making a canned food donation.

In addition, pet donations will be given to the Orange County Animal Shelter (food, old blankets, leashes, bowls, etc.) Free refreshments will be provided for participants after the event. Those making a donation to either cause will be eligible for a special drawing.

This event is held, rain, shine or snow.

* *Date:  December 11

* * Time: 12:15 p.m.

* *Check In: 11:30 a.m. – noon (EVERY team member and individual MUST check in.)

* *Location:  Front of the Student Recreation Center (SRC)

* *Entries opened: Nov. 9

* *Entries close: Dec. 8

* *On-site entries: Accepted until noon on race day. NO team registrations will be accepted after December 8.

* *Prizes: All participants will be eligible for prize drawings following the run/walk. An award will be given to the team with the most participants. An award also will be given to the team with the most creative costumes celebrating the holiday season.

* *How to register: Individuals and teams may fill out a form online at campusrec.unc.edu or fill out a paper registration form (from the Nov. 18 print Gazette) and submit it in person to 101 SRC, by fax to 962-3621 or by campus mail to CB# 8610. NO team registrations will be accepted after Dec. 8.

* *E-mail: Meghann Martinez (meghannm@email.unc.edu).

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