You can register for your flu shot at http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/enrollment/flushots/

For Students:

Any time

Student Health Services

Given By: Student Health

Individual appointments subject to availability

Call 919-515-7107

Charge: $20 with cash, credit card, check or student account

When: Nov. 2, 7, 14: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Student Health Services

Given By: Maxim

Charge: BCBSNC: Free with photo ID and insurance card

All others $25 with cash or check

When: Nov. 7: 12p.m. – 7 p.m.

Where: Talley Student Center Ballroom

Given By: Intravene

Charge: Flu $25

Meningococcal $105

Cash, credit card, check or student account

For Faculty:

When: Nov. 10, 13: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 7 p.m.

Where: Talley Student Center Ballroom

Given By: Maxim

Charge: BCBSNC: Free with photo ID and insurance card

All others $25 with cash or check

When: Nov. 14: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Where: College of Veterinary Medicine, The Green Commons Area

Given By: Maxim

Charge: BCBSNC: Free with photo ID and insurance card

All others $25 with cash or check Is it a Cold or the Flu?

Cold: Symptoms are cough and stuffy nose

Flu: Symptoms are fatigue, sore throat, body aches, fever (100-104), headache and cough

Treating the Flu

-See a healthcare provider within 48 hours of symptoms to consider a prescription medication that may shorten the course

-Get increased rest and fluids. Stay home from work or school.

-Fatigue and cough may continue for days after fever and aches have resolved

-Cough medication may also be used as needed

-Acetaminophen and ibuprofen may be used to treat fever and body aches