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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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