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Flu Information - Fall 2010


 

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has declared the H1N1 epidemic is over. This simply means that while people will still get the H1N1 flu during the 2010-11 flu season,  there will  be far fewer than last year.   The seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu symptoms look idential for the most part, and students with flu-like-illness are starting to be seen already on campus.  It is now the perfect time to call for a Health Center appointment to get your flu vaccination.    This year one shot contains vaccine for both seasonal and H1N1 viruses.

Updated 9/30/2010


  • Flu Symptoms Come on Suddenly and Include:

    • Sudden severe fever (>101 for seasonal and 100 for H1N1) and
    • Chills
    • Headache
    • Dry cough, may be severe and painful
    • Muscle aches
    • Sore throat
    • may also have nausea, vomiting and diarrhea with H1N1.


    Prevention:

    • Wash hands, wash hands, wash hands!!!!!!
    • Use alcohol based hand sanitizers if soap and water are not readily available.
    • Get extra sleep to boost your immune system.
    • Stay away from alcohol which decreases your immune system.
    • Avoid individuals who may be infected.
    • The flu is a virus, antibiotics DO NOT KILL VIRUSES!


    Treatment

     Antiviral medication will be perscribed for those at high risk for complications and must be started within the first 48 - 72 hours.

    • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) if you are not allergic or have underlying kidney or liver disorders, to control fever.
    • Do not take aspirin if you are under the age of 20  
    • Drink extra fluids
    • Get extra sleep
    • No alcohol
    • Do not go to classes if you have a fever, you will be contagious.

    If you are under 20 years of age, DO NOT take aspirin products - use Tylenol or a non aspirin product! 

     

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