Have a Cough? Cold? Flu?

I've noticed over the break that several people I've interacted with have caught either the cold or the flu. If you fall into that category before you go to CVS to pick up some Nyquil or other decongestant I highly recommend taking advantage of services at the University Health Center. For coughs, congestion, headaches, (anything related to the cold or flu), the University Health Center has a form where you can self diagnose and based on that you can pick up medication without cost through the University Pharmacy upstairs on the second floor of the University Health Center. They offer over the counter medication comparable to IB Profen, Tylenol, Nyquil, Robitussin, as well as prescrition medications as well.

Personally, I like the University Health Center. I've used the Health Center from time to time when I've felt under the weather. The people there are helpful and friendly and it's conveniently located on the Uptown campus.

Also, as part of your University fee "prescriptions may be filled at no cost at the University Health Center [Pharmacy], limited to items in stock with a $200 maximum each fall and spring semester and a $100 maximum for the summer semester". (http://www.albany.edu/health_center/Services/Pharmacy.htm)

The University Health Center can help you fight off the symptoms of the cold and flu, but ofcourse the best way to recover is good rest, lots of liquids and time!