March 28, 2024

Prevent illness this winter with flu shots, natural prescriptions

*For Capital flu shot clinic dates and times, skip to the middle of the page.

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While most students spend their time worrying about homework, exams, jobs, money, and several other daily concerns, they often forgetto take care of their health. In fact, most of the general population is this way. We as a culture are so busy – constantly running around, trying to hold our lives together just waiting for a moment to sit down and relax.

Instead of preventing sickness, it is much easier to wait until we’re sick, get a chemical prescription from the doctor, then get straight back to work the next day. But if everyone would take care of their bodies year-round, there would be much less inconvenient sickness to deal with.

Students should be aware that eating healthful, vitamin-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables while exercising regularly will not only help their bodies look better, but also keep them feeling great during flu season and all year round.

Capital Flu Shot Clinic – Oct. 9-10

If Capital students or staff still need a flu shot before the cold weather arrives, two flu shot clinics will be open on campus this week. Capital nursing students will be giving flu shots from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Schneider Lounge on the first floor of the Campus Center. The second clinic will be located in the Mezz, Oct. 10, from noon – 5 p.m.

Although flu shots are $12 each, they will be charged to students’ Capital accounts to be paid off later. Don’t keep putting it off – get your flu shot this week to keep yourself and others on campus from getting sick.

Healthful, Vitamin-Rich Foods

Each body is different in terms of what it needs to be healthy, but it is the individual’s job to find those needs. If you’re not sure what foods you should be adding and subtracting from your diet, check out these sources. Some of the most healthy foods may be your favorites.

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Capital Center/Gym Hours of Operation

No need to worry if you don’t have a gym membership, because any student with a Cap ID can use the Cap Center gym any time it’s open. Among the indoor track, weight room, yoga room, treadmills, and much more, students have all the equipment they need. Make sure to bring your ID in order to swipe in.

Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m. – 1- p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

For more information on hours of operation, visit Capital’s website.

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