The Orion

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...

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

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.

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.

Keeping the sniffles to a minimum

Tara Miller // October 1, 2013

A few tips on staying healthy this flu season.