UF to vaccinate 800 students for swine flu
(11/03/09 8:50pm)
UF's Student Health Care Center will start vaccinating hundreds of students against the novel H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, Wednesday at 9 a.m.
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Mild exercise could strengthen immunity against colds, flu
(11/02/09 2:05am)
As cold and flu season approaches, those who want to prevent from getting sick will pay extra attention to eating well, washing their hands, sleeping for no less than eight hours per night and taking their vitamins. All of these things usually come to mind when one thinks about preparing one's immune system for this time of year, but exercising does not.
College defends WUFT-FM programming change
(11/02/09 12:45am)
We are grateful to the many north central Florida residents who have supported our expanded news talk and public affairs programming on WUFT-FM.
Commissioners, student groups promote politics on plaza
(10/28/09 10:55pm)
Jacob Smith, president of UF's Students for Change, spent Wednesday morning under a tree discussing health care.
UF gets 600 doses of swine flu vaccine
(10/27/09 12:45am)
While UF health care workers in the areas with the highest risks are now able to receive the H1N1 swine flu vaccine through UF, it's not clear when students and faculty will be able to do the same.
Health care discussion turns to uninsured students
(10/26/09 11:40pm)
Brianne Umhoefer hasn't had health insurance since she was 13. She was covered by Florida KidCare, a federal program, and then - suddenly - she wasn't.
Student Government bill could give UF $300K for administrative fees
(10/14/09 12:00am)
Senators discussed a bill Tuesday night that would double the administrative fee Student Government pays to UF.
Speaker talks about Venezuelan social welfare program
(10/13/09 12:00am)
Tucked between the Essequibo River and Colombia, resting atop the overshadowing Latin American country of Brazil, lays Venezuela, a country Carles Muntaner has been keeping an eye on for the past 10 years.
County prepared for swine flu
(10/12/09 12:00am)
At this time last year, Alachua County was preparing for flu season. But this year, the area has been prepared since May - when the county saw its first case of H1N1 swine flu.
First batch of swine flu vaccines expected next week
(10/09/09 12:00am)
Alachua County's first batch of H1N1 vaccines is expected to arrive early next week.
Health center to offer $10 flu recovery kits to students
(10/06/09 12:00am)
Gators moms can rest easy this flu season thanks to Florida Flu Kits.
Friction, time critical for proper handwashing
(10/02/09 12:00am)
It's that life lesson that came right after potty training: how to wash your hands.
UF to track H1N1 with weekly emails
(09/24/09 12:00am)
UF announced Wednesday it will track the spread of H1N1 swine flu by sending out 1,500 e-mails to students every week for the next 40 weeks.
UF to record lectures for sick students
(09/21/09 12:00am)
UF students absent because of the swine flu may soon be able to watch lectures over chicken noodle soup.
West outburst not worthy of attention
(09/18/09 12:00am)
It began as any standard Sunday night would. I headed over to a friend's house to grab some food, sip a cold beer and watch "Entourage" with the boys.
UF to offer H1N1 vaccine in October
(09/16/09 12:00am)
As the H1N1 virus, known as swine flu, looms in the minds of UF students, faculty and staff, the number of infected UF students continues to rise, according to the UF Student Health Care Center.
UF adjusts class policies to curb swine flu
(09/10/09 12:00am)
In its most recent step in the battle against swine flu, UF will require all courses to have e-Learning sites to assist students who have contracted the virus.
Alachua County begins offering seasonal flu shots
(09/01/09 12:00am)
The Alachua County Health Department will offer influenza vaccines for $25 beginning Tuesday and lasting throughout the fall or until the vaccines run out, though the vaccination will not prevent the H1N1 strain known as swine flu.
UF to add up to 100 faculty
(08/28/09 12:00am)
Just over a week after UF sent notices to many of the 60 employees being laid off, UF President Bernie Machen announced an initiative to use $10 million in stimulus money to hire up to 100 new faculty this year.
Thousands of Florida residents anticipated to contract swine flu
(08/28/09 12:00am)
This fall, students may have more to prepare for than just exams.
