From healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu Fri Nov 7 14:24:15 2025 From: healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu (Student Health & Counseling Center) Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2025 09:24:15 -0500 Subject: [Important Information for Students] Flu season is upon us, here is how to stay healthy! Message-ID: *Dear Cardinals*, Flu season is here! The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness that can range from mild to severe. Common symptoms include: · Fever or chills · Cough · Sore throat · Runny or stuffy nose · Body aches · Headache · Fatigue 👉 Check out the Infographic for tips on preventing the flu and protecting yourself and others. [image: Flu-email.png] *Where to get Your Flu Shot* Flu shots are widely available near campus, and some locations are on the Campus Shuttle route: · *Walgreens* – 301 Cornelia St. | 518-314-6487 · *Kinney Drugs* – 288 Cornelia St. | 518-561-3510 · *Walmart Pharmacy* – Consumer Square | 518-561-0680 · *CVS at Target* – 60 Smithfield Blvd. | 518-247-4961 *Handwashing Matters* Proper handwashing is one the best ways to stop the spread of illness A CDC Guide to Handwashing *Self Care Station* Need quick relief? The Student Health Center has a self-care station that offers over-the-counter medications (like pain relievers and more) so you can treat mild symptoms without an appointment. Stop by during open hours to grab what you need. *Severe symptoms or symptoms worsening?* If your flu symptoms are severe or getting worse, please call or email the Health Center to make an appointment. 📞 518-564-2187 <+1-518-564-2187> 📧healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu 📍 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 1290 *You can also book an appointment by going to the patient portal and logging in with your SUNY Plattsburgh credentials.* *988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: *Free, 24/7, judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Call, text, or chat anytime. -- *Student Health and Counseling Center* SUNY Plattsburgh 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (o) 518-564-2187 <+1-518-564-2187> (f) 518-564-2188 <+1-518-564-2188> HealthCenter at plattsburgh.edu [image: Facebook Logo] [image: Instagram Logo] [image: Snapchat Logo] [image: LinkedIn Logo] [image: SUNY Plattsburgh Logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Flu-email.png Type: image/png Size: 201233 bytes Desc: not available URL: