Campus strategies for H1N1 virus
Teresa Hughes, Associate Editor, The Rustorian
Issue date: 11/30/09 Section: News
"It hits you all at once, suddenly your temperature goes up, a fever of over one hundred and one, headaches, body aches and next anorexia," said Nurse Jacqueline Jones, describing the symptoms of swine flu, aka, H1N1 virus.
The director of Rust Student Healthcare Center advised students should act at these first signs of the virus. According to Jones, health professionals have suggested getting the Tamiflu and Relenza shots within the first 48 hours.
In case of any serious outbreak of the virus on campus, Jones said the decision will be left to the president and the cabinet on whether classes should be suspended or school would be closed. "The severity of the issue will determine how we act," Jones said.
The school has already mapped out three strategies to deal with individual case of a student coming down with the flu. With a note from a doctor, the student will be allowed a three-day class absence, a grace period for students to heal and not be dropped for excessive absences.
Students who live on campus with signs of the virus, Jones said, would be confined to their room and have meals delivered to them. Jones advised students to stay hydrated and full of nutrients, and the flu will run its course.
The campus nurse suggests that students get the regular flu shot along with the vaccination for N1H1. She said arrangements have been made for students to get the $5.00 seasonal flu shots at the Byhalia clinic.
The director of Rust Student Healthcare Center advised students should act at these first signs of the virus. According to Jones, health professionals have suggested getting the Tamiflu and Relenza shots within the first 48 hours.
In case of any serious outbreak of the virus on campus, Jones said the decision will be left to the president and the cabinet on whether classes should be suspended or school would be closed. "The severity of the issue will determine how we act," Jones said.
The school has already mapped out three strategies to deal with individual case of a student coming down with the flu. With a note from a doctor, the student will be allowed a three-day class absence, a grace period for students to heal and not be dropped for excessive absences.
Students who live on campus with signs of the virus, Jones said, would be confined to their room and have meals delivered to them. Jones advised students to stay hydrated and full of nutrients, and the flu will run its course.
The campus nurse suggests that students get the regular flu shot along with the vaccination for N1H1. She said arrangements have been made for students to get the $5.00 seasonal flu shots at the Byhalia clinic.
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