Flu Information

With the upcoming flu season, ensuring your health is very important. 

PREVENTION

In order to minimize the spread of any flu virus, the two most important things that you can do are:
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.  This is the #1 way to minimize transmission of the flu.

-Singing "Happy Birthday" or the alphabet while washing is about as long as it should take to wash them thoroughly. 
-Make sure you wash between your fingers, the palms of your hands, the backs of your hands, and your wrists. 
-Also be sure to use warm water and soap. 

(Additionally, there are Purell stations throughout campus where you can use antibacterial foam to reduce germs on your hands in between washings.)

 If you are sick, please stay home.  The CDC guidelines urge that if you exhibit flu-like symptoms then you should stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after any signs of a fever have gone.  Other things you can do to prevent the spread of the flu are:
* Do not touch your face, eyes, mouth, or nose
* Use alcohol-based sanitizers
* Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow, rather than your handKeep your residence and bathroom clean!
* Use disinfectant.  

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Fever (100° F+) or chills and cough or sore throat
Possibly runny nose, body aches, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, and/or tiredness 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK
Stay at home or in your residency
Stay away from roommates and others until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever
Do not go to classIf possible, return home or to family who can help care for you