Now we talk... H1N1

Remember I told you guys that here it feel like this flu is nothing.. but the time is coming now... because it's here...

· Minimize contact with other students. Stay in your residence hall room, Greek house or apartment. DO NOT GO TO CLASS.

· Call the Student Health Center (882-7481) or your personal physician. Do NOT go to the Student Health Center, or your personal physician’s office, without CALLING FIRST. This enables timely and efficient care to be provided to those in need and minimizes the spread of influenza to others. If you have extremely severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, you may need treatment at Urgent Care or the Emergency Center.

· The typical illness lasts 5-7 days. Fever and body aches should be managed by taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen. If symptoms worsen, contact the Student Health Center or your personal physician. As always, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

· If you have a chronic medical condition, you may be at risk for complications from influenza and should contact the Student Health Center or your personal physician for recommendations. These problems include lung conditions like asthma, heart problems, kidney, liver or blood disorders (including sickle cell disease), diabetes and other metabolic disorders, immune suppression caused by medications or HIV, pregnancy, and medical conditions that may require long-term aspirin therapy.

· You may return to class or work when your temperature has been less than 100 degrees for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.

· Email your professors to notify them that you will be missing class due to illness.