Those with particularly sensitive allergies will need to prepare for this spring
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Health Center offers students free flu vaccine
The Cal Poly Health Center and SLO Public Health are offering free flu vaccinations for students in the Recreation Center lobby on Jan. 19.
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Students battle long Health Center lines
Between five and 20 percent of the U.S. population will get the flu this year. If a student at Cal Poly falls into that category, their first stop will likely be the campus Health Center. However, students reported up to three-hour wait times when walking in to see a doctor this year, which can be […]
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Over-the-counter birth control comes to California, and soon to Cal Poly
The Health Center hopes to offer over-the-counter female birth control by the end of the 2016 calendar year.
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Five cases of viral meningitis reported at Cal Poly
Viral meningitis symptoms include stiff necks, nausea, vomiting and severe dehydration.
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Norovirus plagues Stagecoach attendees
Students suffering from Norovirus may have gotten it from Stagecoach.
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8 hospitalized for flu in SLO County, Health Center predicts disease still spreading
So far this year, the Health Center has seen approximately 100 cases. But like Cal Poly’s chief doctor predicts this is only the beginning.
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Getting the grade: Cal Poly’s sexual health
Trojan has released an annual Sexual Health Report Card for the last eight years. Schools are graded across 11 categories, including health center hours of operation, contraceptive and condom availability, website usability and sexual health education programs and organizations.
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Mustang News Weekly Recap, Nov. 21, 2013: Themed party sparks debate, Meningitis outbreak reaches Central Coast
Christina Favuzzi and Trent Merfeld [follow id= “ChristinaFav”][follow id= “MerfyMerf”] Mustang News anchors Christina Favuzzi and Trent Merfeld recap Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
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Health Center says Cal Poly safe from meningitis
Two University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) students were diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis this past week, said David Harris, Cal Poly interim director of Health and Counseling Services.
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Valley Fever cases rise on Central Coast
Dust spores are flying, and cases of Valley Fever are on the rise on the Central Coast.