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H1N1 influenza continues to cause illness -- generally mild -- locally and throughout the world. Its persistence is cause for concern, but not alarm. The latest public health information is available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC: 2009 H1N1 Flu Situation Update Preventing influenza is our primary goal. Here are some recommendations to help you stay healthy and protect those around you.
Stay in your residence hall room, apartment, or home and away from work and school if you get sick and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Stay informed by checking the Ithaca College website regarding any news that might affect classes, events and the college as a whole. The Hammond Health Center website will also have links to H1N1 information and resources. Information will be updated as it becomes available: Pay attention to any official e-mails you receive from the Ithaca College administration regarding this topic. We have supplies of seasonal flu vaccine and anticipate receiving H1N1 influenza vaccine when it becomes available. Promoting vaccination against both flu strains will be a major public health aim this fall, and we will let you know when vaccination clinics are scheduled. To prevent the spread of influenza on and off campus, we encourage persons with influenza-like symptoms -- fever greater than 100 degrees (when not on Tylenol or ibuprofen) in combination with cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, possible diarrhea, and/or vomiting -- to stay in their residence hall room, apartment, or house and away from large gatherings. If you live within a short distance of Ithaca, consider returning home to recuperate. If you have roommates, try to stay at least six feet away from them and, if possible, wear a surgical mask. Persons who are sick should limit their contact with other people as much as possible and remain out of class, sports and work for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone (as measured off any fever-reducing medicine). Ithaca College will continue to monitor the activity of the H1N1 influenza virus and collaborate with local health officials regarding prevention strategies, surveillance, and treatment guidelines. Minimizing the risk of transmission to students, faculty, staff, and visitors is a top priority for the College. David E Newman, MD
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