Posted 11/17/2009 10:45 AM
Vaccination clinics
The Johnson County Health Department will offer a public H1N1 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 1 to 6:00 p.m., or while supplies last. The clinic will be at the Johnson County Health Department, 11875 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, KS 66061. Vaccine is free of charge. Get the details now!
For information on Johnson County Health Department seasonal and H1N1 vaccination clinics for the public, please visit www.jocoflu.org.
Check www.studenthealth.ku.edu for possible upcoming seasonal flu clinics on the Lawrence campus.
H1N1 flu alerts
A strong reoccurrence of H1N1 is forecast for this fall and winter. People who live in close proximity to many others -- like college students in group living situations -- may be at increased risk for H1N1. Health officials are not conducting lab tests to confirm cases of H1N1 unless an underlying chronic illness or other pre-existing health concern dictates the need for a test. If you have flu-like symptoms, it is assumed you may have H1N1.
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/h1n1flu/qa.htm. Other useful sites are http://flu.gov/ and http://www.kdheks.gov/H1N1/index.htm. Updates also will be provided on this site.
BE PREPARED TO ISOLATE YOURSELF IF YOU BECOME ILL
This is especially important as the health department might order an isolation period, 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.
WHO TO CALL
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, contact your health care provider for treatment. Providers are encouraged to report flu cases to the health department as a means of monitoring the number of cases in the community. If you are ill, contact your professors to make arrangements so you can keep up with your coursework.
FLU & YOU
Here are easy actions you can take to stay healthy:
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Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues.
• Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest and exercise.
• Get a seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine when available
