The George Washington University Student Health Service has registered with the D.C. Department of Health to be a center of mass distribution of the H1N1 vaccine for the GW community. The Federal Government is distributing the vaccine through local government agencies to health providers. The University is currently awaiting word from the D.C. Department of Health on when and in what quantity it will receive vaccines and updated information will be distributed as soon as possible.
The University, like many institutions and health care providers, is being affected by a delay in seasonal influenza vaccine deliveries occurring across the country. The University is awaiting a delivery of additional vaccine placed this summer in anticipation of greater than usual demand for seasonal flu shots. To date, the University has experienced a strong response to the availability of free seasonal flu vaccines, distributing 4,500 vaccinations. This far exceeds the 1,800 vaccines administered last year. The University will schedule additional seasonal flu clinics when the vaccine is received.
Additional information about H1N1 and seasonal influenza is available on Campus Advisories.