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Health and Wellness
H1N1 Flu
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film has undergone extensive planning and preparation in anticipation of the effects of major flu or other severe illness outbreak on campus. Members of the campus community have met over the past few months to develop plans to keep you informed about the best ways to avoid catching or spreading H1N1 and other flu-like illnesses. Check back often for information about vaccinations, precautions, procedures and other news about this virus.
Learning more about the H1N1 Flu can help reduce the likelihood of transmission and illness in the Watkin’s community. Below you’ll find basic information about H1N1 along with other details to keep you informed.
What is H1N1?
Novel H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, theWorld Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of novel H1N1 flu was underway. Center for Disease Control H1N1 information.
Key prevention measures include:
Wash your hands with soap and water
Before leaving the restroom
Before eating
After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
After working out
After using the computer labs
Hand sanitizers are located throughout campus for your use.
Get plenty of rest
Don’t eat or drink after other people
Use clean towels and don’t share them with others
Limit unnecessary contact to your eyes, nose or mouth to prevent the spread of germs
Get a flu shot
Symptoms
The symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. For more information, click here.
What do I do if I get flu-like symptoms?
CDC recommends that individuals with influenza-like illness remain at home and away from other people until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8° C] or greater), or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications. Students are encouraged to notify their resident assistants, Student Life Office, or instructors. Students are also encouraged to visit their physician.
Centers for Disease Control:
H1N1 FluWorld Health Organization: Pandemic (H1N1) 2009U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Pandemic FluTennessee Department of Health Health:
H1N1 FluMedia Links
CDC Clarifies Flu Treatment - ABC NewsSafety Tips for College Students - Today Show/NBC News
HEALTH AND WELLNESS LINKS
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Healthy Nashville-the Mayor’s Office