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Sept. 17, 2009

Northwest Missouri State University and the community continue to see cases of H1N1 flu.

It is important that students experiencing flu-like symptoms (especially students with chronic medical conditions) immediately contact the University Wellness Center at 660.562.1348. Flu-like symptoms include fever over 100.0 degrees along with any combination of cough, sore throat, or body aches.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ISOLATE YOURSELF IF YOU BECOME ILL. The CDC and American College Health Association recommend that students go home to isolate if feasible. If returning home is not possible, Northwest will work with you for provisions for self isolation. For students living on campus, contact Rose Viau (rviau@nwmissouri.edu) for isolation provisions. Current directives call for isolation until 24 hours after the fever is gone, so have a plan in place in the event you are instructed to isolate yourself.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO PRACTICE GOOD COUGH ETIQUETTE AND HAND WASHING HYGIENE. As with previous campus directives and consistent with the Centers for Disease Control instructions, coughing into your sleeve and washing hands frequently is an important way to prevent the spread of the virus.

BE INFORMED
Northwest urges you to become fully informed about H1N1 and the easy precautions that will help avoid infection and any potential disruption to your academic schedule. For additional information on symptoms, visit http://www.flu.gov or Bearcat Alert on the Northwest homepage.

Sept. 11, 2009

Northwest, like many other universities across the country, has had several dozen flu cases since the semester began. All specimens that were submitted to the state health lab were positive for H1N1.

Any student experiencing flu-like symptoms (but especially students with chronic medical conditions) should immediately contact the University Wellness Center at 660.562.1348. Flu-like symptoms include fever over 100.0 degrees along with any combination of cough, sore throat, or body aches.

BE PREPARED TO ISOLATE YOURSELF IF YOU BECOME ILL. The CDC and American College Health Association recommend that students go home to isolate if feasible. If returning home is not possible, Northwest will work with you for provisions for self isolation. For those student living on campus, you can contact Rose Viau (rviau@nwmissouri.edu) for isolation provisions. Current directives call for isolation until 24 hours after the fever is gone, so have a plan in place in the event you are instructed to isolate yourself.

As with previous campus directives and consistent with the Centers for Disease Control instructions, everyone on campus is advised to cover their coughs and wash hands frequently to help avoid the spread of the virus.

BE INFORMED
Northwest urges you to become fully informed about H1N1 and the easy precautions that will help avoid infection and any potential disruption to your academic schedule. For information on symptoms, visit http://www.flu.gov or Bearcat Alert on the Northwest homepage.

Seasonal flu clinics. The University Wellness Center will offer seasonal flu vaccines to Northwest students only starting September 14-30. Student flu shot clinics will be held on Tuesday, September 15 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Station West and Friday, September 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Wellness Center. Students can also contact the Wellness Center to schedule an appointment. Depending on availability, flu shots will be available to Northwest faculty and staff starting October 1.Aug. 31, 2009

Northwest is reminding the campus community to safeguard their health and the health of others by proactively practicing good hygiene and avoiding contact with others if they develop symptoms, which include high fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

The following actions are recommended:

Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or applying alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Look for possible signs of fever. People with fever typically feel very warm, have a flushed appearance and sweat or shiver.
If you are sick and have flu-like symptoms, stay home for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever. Do not make this determination after suppressing fever with medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

Students that develop symptoms should contact the University Wellness Center at 660.562.1348. Northwest faculty and staff are likewise urged to notify their health-care provider if they develop flu-like symptoms.

Sept. 1, 2009

Any student experiencing flu-like symptoms should immediately contact the University Wellness Center. Please call the University Wellness Center at 660.562.1348 as a first step. Students with chronic medical conditions, however, should visit the University Wellness Center or a medical provider immediately.

BE PREPARED TO ISOLATE YOURSELF IF YOU BECOME ILL. This means in your room or at your family’s home, if possible, if you become ill. Current directives call for isolation until 24 hours after the fever is gone, so have a plan in place in the event you are instructed to isolate yourself.

BE INFORMED
We urge you to become fully informed about H1N1 and the easy precautions that will help avoid infection and any potential disruption to your academic schedule. For information on symptoms, visit http://www.cdc.gov/hqnqflu/qa.htm.

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