Friday, September 11, 2009
To take a proactive approach to the expected flu outbreak, University officials are ramping up communications efforts to provide guidelines to students who may be affected in some way by the H1N1 virus. Minimizing the spread of this highly contagious disease is a significant concern for health officials. The guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for anyone contracting the H1N1 virus require self-isolation -- that means not attending classes, not going to work and not gathering in public spaces or for group activities. What follows is a link to H1N1 information provided Aug. 10 via e-mail to University students at University Park and other Penn State campuses related to the guidelines for missing classes due to illness. More information will follow throughout the fall and spring semester. (more)
Friday, September 11, 2009
The flu is a serious respiratory infection that affects millions of people each year and spreads easily through the respiratory droplets of an infected person. Although recovery may take several days, most people recover from the flu (including H1N1 flu) with rest and proper self-care strategies.As the fall semester creeps into its second month, Penn State's medical professionals continue their mission to educate the campus population about how to stay avoid the H1N1 virus this flu season. However, students, faculty and staff may still encounter the illness and should know what to do if they have the flu. (more)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The H1N1 virus (previously called swine flu) has taken a backseat to other news lately, but public health officials expect it to re-emerge this fall, creating a number of challenges for institutions like Penn State. To take a proactive approach to the expected flu outbreak, University officials are ramping up communications efforts to provide guidelines to students, faculty and staff who may be affected in some way by the H1N1 virus, either contracting the illness themselves, caring for family members who may be ill, or avoiding the flu altogether. Minimizing the spread of this highly contagious disease is a significant concern for health officials. The guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for anyone contracting the H1N1 virus require self-isolation -- that means not attending classes, not coming to work and not gathering in public spaces or for group activities. (more)
