At Stevens, the health and safety of the students are a huge priority. Whether it be the Stevens Campus Police, the Guardian App, or COVID-19 safety procedures, the school shows its dedication to keeping its students safe. However, the campus must stay mindful of COVID-19, as well as other illnesses, like the flu. With this in mind, Stevens offered both the flu vaccine and Bivalent/Omicron COVID-19 booster.
On October 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, in partnership with Stevens, offered this year’s flu vaccine and a dose of the Bivalent/Omicron COVID-19 booster in the Bissinger Room on the fourth floor of the Howe building. Both vaccines were available to all “all students, faculty, and staff at no cost to the individual,” according to a Stevens press release. Bergen will collect insurance information at the time of registration. The cost of the vaccines will be sent to the provided insurance company by Bergen.
In addition to this clinic, the Stevens website offers other opportunities and locations to receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Most large pharmacies have vaccines, including CVS and Walgreens. Some smaller institutions like Better Life Pharmacy and Medicine Man also offer vaccines. Most Hoboken locations accept insurance and while some take walk-ins, others require an appointment ahead of time.
While talking about flu and COVID-19 vaccines, an important distinction is the differences between the two illnesses. Both are viral-respiratory diseases and have many similar symptoms. One significant difference is the time before symptoms appear. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “a person may experience symptoms anywhere from one to four days after infection [for the flu] […] a person may experience symptoms anywhere from two to five days, and up to 14 days after infection.” Despite differences, the two illnesses are very similar in symptoms. Some symptoms of the two are as follows: fever or feeling feverish/having chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue (tiredness), sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle pain or body aches, headache, and vomiting.
To search for vaccine providers, refer to the Stevens website. Additionally, please see the CDC website for more information. If you have any questions, are experiencing symptoms, or have contacted anyone with the flu or COVID-19, please contact a health professional.
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