Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu Flu season is here, and it is the time of year that scientists have been wary of, not because of how many flu cases there could be, but also because of the pandemic currently sweeping the nation. Universities across the country have made flu shots mandatory for their students in Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu On Monday, Oct. 5, Murray State Vice President Don Robertson sent out an email to college students reminding them of the importance of getting a flu shot. Robertson addressed students directly to inform them of the opportunity to receive a flu shot on campus. “With flu season fast approaching, we Read More
Sarah Mead Contributing Writer smead@murraystate.edu October to April is prime flu season, so students and Health Services staff are working to prevent major outbreaks on campus amidst shortage of flu shots. “I haven’t seen any cases of flu in the [campus] clinic yet,” Scott Curran, physician’s assistant at Health Services, said. “We have had a Read More
Leaves are changing colors, sporting events are in full swing, but what students catch this fall may not be a football. Flu season is right around the corner, and college students have a high risk of catching the illness. Health Services is pursuing ways to help students to fight the flu before it starts. Vaccinations Read More
Students wasted no time getting sick. On the first day of the spring semester, Health Services received its first case of the influenza. Judy Lyle, interim director of Health Services, said after a week into the spring semester she had only seen one student case of the flu. “We have tested a few others who Read More