Novel N1H1 Influenza

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Novel N1H1 Influenza

• Information for the Sacred Heart University
  Community

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Sacred Heart University H1N1 flu -
FactsPersonal health is public health!

• Novel H1N1 influenza (swine flu) infections
  have raised concerns for the public and prompted
  immediate interventions by public health
  authorities.
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• It is cause for concern H1N1 flu has been found
  in numerous countries, and in many states within
  the United States.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are
  taking aggressive measures to investigate the
  outbreak and limit its spread.
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• Prevention is key Recovery from influenza takes
  many days and lots of bed rest. Boosting your
  immunity and limiting exposure to germs will help
  you avoid infection.

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Sacred Heart UniversityH1N1 flu -
PreventionYour health is in your hands!

• Clean hands and surfaces prevent the spread Wash
  your hands often use soap and hot water scrub
  thoroughly.
• Clean keyboards, phones, doorknobs, etc. avoid
  eating at your desk.
• Avoid touching your face germs can enter through
  your mouth, nose, eyes.
• Keep hand sanitizer at the ready its great for
  times you cant wash your hands. Germs are
  personal keep them to yourself.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes use a tissue or a
  sleeve, not your hands.
• Dont share personal items drinking/eating
  utensils, lip balm, toothbrushes, etc.

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Sacred Heart University H1N1 flu -
SymptomsWhat to notice and what to do!

• Novel H1N1 influenza (swine flu) is a
  respiratory illness that causes symptoms similar
  to those of the regular seasonal flu. The
  symptoms include (A combination of the
  following)
• Fever (100 )
• Fatigue
• Lack of appetite
• Coughing
• Sore throat
• Occasionally, vomiting and diarrhea.
• Like seasonal flu, H1N1 flu may cause secondary
  infections (such as pneumonia) and/or a worsening
  of underlying chronic medical conditions.
  Consult with YOUR PHYSICAN by telephone if you
  develop flu-like symptoms or if a case of the flu
  worsens. Students can call SHU Health Services at
  371-7838.

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Sacred Heart University H1N1 flu -
Self-CareIf prevention is not enough!

• First - take care of yourself and protect others
  Rest up sleep as much as you can limit
  activity.Stay hydrated with water, tea, and
  other clear liquids.Manage symptoms for fever,
  runny nose, and cough with non-prescription
  meds.Stay out of circulation for at least 2 days
  after symptoms have subsided.If you have
  flu-like symptoms fever (100) fatigue lack of
  appetite coughing sore throat occasionally
  vomiting and diarrhea.
• Consult by phone with YOUR RRIMARY CARE PHYSICHAN
  for a consultation.
• SHU Student Health Services are by appointment at
  [phone]. Services Available Evaluation
  and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries
  Allergy injections Immunizations against
  measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, meningitis,
  tetanus Tuberculosis screening Gynecological
  care Suture removal Physicals Flu vaccine
  Diagnostic testing throat cultures, urine
  cultures, blood glucose are available at the
  Student Health Services Center.  All other lab
  work is sent to Quest labs and billed to students
  insurance.

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Sacred Heart University H1N1 flu Control the
Spread!

• Help to prevent the spread of flu germs!
• Posters and other flu prevention materials are
• available at web link www.sacredheart.edu/swinef
  lu.cfm Community health is our shared
  responsibility!