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Nursing students, Ireland Vallejo (left side) and Katrina Tully (right side) giving out free swag to people who received flu shots on Oct. 14, 2021.

Chico State prepares for possible ‘twindemic’ with free flu shots

Melvin Bui, Senior Writer // October 14, 2021

Chico State students can receive a free flu shot and swag at five pop-up clinics over the next two weeks in the Merriam Library breezeway.  Kimberly Chappell, lead physician of the WellCat Center,...

Five ways to spread holiday cheer, not germs

Brooke Martin // December 14, 2018

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s; these holidays are here but so are sicknesss.Winter is a great season for romance. It’s filled with matching ugly Christmas sweaters, the sexy New...

Photo credit: Briana Mcdaniel

How to stay healthy this flu season

Karen Limones // February 3, 2018

As the winter creeps around, so does this year’s infectious flu, H3N2, which has caused more deaths on average than most other strains.H3N2 has reached most of the U.S., sending citizens to hospitals...

Flu risk minimal for healthy, young adults

Flu risk minimal for healthy, young adults

Michael Mcclurg // February 23, 2015
Low perceived risks and limited vaccine success rates make influenza less of a priority for college students than other health concerns.
Jill Cannaday, Student Health Center nursing supervisor.

Flu shots offered Wednesday at UHUB

Yessenia Funes // January 29, 2014
The Student Health Center has confirmed five students with the H1N1 influenza virus this semester, it is offering vaccinations on campus Wednesday.
Tara Miller

Keeping the sniffles to a minimum

Tara Miller // October 1, 2013
A few tips on staying healthy this flu season.
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