Flu informational flyer available for posting

Flu informational flyer available for posting

To download the flyer, click on the image above.

Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the H1N1 virus (previously called swine flu) will experience a resurgence in Pennsylvania and may spread widely unless preventive measures are taken. Penn State is monitoring the disease closely, since the target population for this virus appears to be people age 6 months to 24. Combined with the seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus may hit college communities particularly hard.

Two key ways to reduce the impacts of these viruses and to help employees maintain their health during this period are through proper hand-washing practices and good cough/sneeze etiquette. University health officials are implementing a major educational campaign to post uniform information on these key practices at appropriate locations throughout University facilities where employees and students live and work.

Using information provided by the CDC and other public health agencies, a flyer with standardized information has been created for posting in restrooms and other areas such as computer labs and physical fitness facilities. The flyer is available at http://live.psu.edu/fullimg/userpics/10004/handwashing.pdf online.

The Office of Physical Plant will be placing these flyers and similar mirror clings in buildings they service at University Park. For students and employees outside University Park, the University asks for assistance in posting these materials.

Copies of the flyer and mirror clings also are available through Environmental Health and Safety at no charge by contacting Bonnie Auman at bca3@psu.edu or Jill Snook at jms7@psu.edu.