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H1N1 hits University of Maine

Submitted by Meredith Goad on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 10:55
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State health officials have confirmed the first case of H1N1 at the University of Maine.

The case, confirmed early Friday evening, involves a student who lives on campus and does not have a roommate. The student is recuperating in isolation and being tended to by residence hall staff members.

The university announced today that it will hold its first H1N1 vaccine clinic on Nov. 9 and 10 at the Field House. School officials are asking students age 24 and under to register online for the clinic.

Robert Dana, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, sent an e-mail to the university's 12,000 students today, urging them to get the vaccine.

"If you get H1N1, your life will be seriously disrupted," he wrote. "At the minimum, you will miss several days of classes, work and other activities. If you develop a more serious case, the consequences could be much worse and might even make it impossible for you to complete the semester's work on schedule."

The vaccine clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Students can register online.

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Submitted by The Reader on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 16:09.

Well jean3917, when they say the University of Maine, they mean the University of Maine (at Orono). If it was USM, they would of said University of Southern Maine. Though both are state schools, they are different in name.

 

Submitted by jean3917 on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 13:41.
Is this at USM in Portland, UMO in Orono, or USM in Gorham?? I have a daughter in college and would like to know which college campus has this student.
Submitted by virginia on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 13:02.

Hey , Mr Dana,  does the University accept any responsability for students who contact H1N1 while attending there?