The number of H1N1 (swine) flu cases continues to rise at college campuses across the US, and seasonal flu is looming close behind. So, the University of Central Florida, Centra Care, UCF Student Government Association and Get Healthy Florida have united to protect thousands of UCF students, staff & faculty members, and the surrounding community against the seasonal flu.

The first 500 adults (age 18 and older) and first 500 children (age 17 and younger) will receive their flu vaccination for FREE. Additionally,1,500 students of financial need will receive their shot for free. Thereafter, vaccines will be given at a deeply discounted rate of $10 for all students (student I.D. required) and $20 for everyone else.

Seasonal flu can pose great risks on its own, but Centra Care’s Scott Brady,MD says the danger escalates if you contract both Seasonal and H1N1 influenza viruses and strongly recommends an annual, seasonal flu shot, as well as the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. “BOTH Seasonal & H1N1 viruses will be around this Fall - and it’s very possible to be infected with BOTH at the same time. When this happens, your chances for complications greatly increases," says Dr.Brady.

WHERE: Inside UCF Arena
**Free Parking in Garages D & F; and, shuttle parking from Parking Lots E6 & E7
(see www.centracare.org for maps & directions)

WHEN: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
NOON – 7PM -- Flu shots are First Come, First Served, while supplies last

Additional Fast & Free Seasonal Flu Shot dates listed in previous posting. More dates to be announced soon.