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GCCCD H1N1 Assessment Team
H1N1 Flu Virus Update #8
January 28, 2010
Stay Healthy - Get
Vaccinated!
The H1N1 team continues to monitor the
H1N1 flu virus in our community and take appropriate steps to protect the
health of students and staff.
Information about
monitoring flu-like symptoms affecting employees and students is being
collected through supervisors at central locations on each campus.
Additionally, hand-sanitizer stations have
been placed across our campuses and at the district
offices.
Frequent hand washing
using soap and water or hand sanitizer is one of the best ways to prevent
the spread of germs.
Vaccines
The H1N1 vaccine is now available
to everyone, regardless of age. Check with your health care provider
for availability of vaccine.
In addition the following
resources are available:
Grossmont College Students and Staff and District Services Staff
Currently vaccines for seasonal
flu and H1N1 are available for all students, staff and faculty at Grossmont
College Health Services, while supplies last. If you have any
questions please call Grossmont College Health Services at (619) 744-7192
and ask to speak to a nurse. The Grossmont College Health Services
Flu Information Line can be reached at (619) 668-1718.
Cuyamaca College Students and Staff
Health Services at Cuyamaca
College has vaccines for seasonal flu and H1N1 available for all students, staff and faculty while
supplies last. Please contact Health Services at (619) 660-4346
for further information
Vaccines for you AND your family
If your
healthcare provider does not have the flu vaccine, vaccines are available at
many local pharmacies and clinics. You can also
click here
to see a list of a few clinics around the county.
What should I do if I get
sick?
If you become ill with flu-like
symptoms, including fever (greater than 100°F), body aches, runny or stuffy
nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home and
avoid contact with other people. Staying at home means you should not leave
your home except to seek medical care – avoid normal activities, including
work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings.
The
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that you stay home for at
least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without the use of a
fever-reducing medicine) except to get medical care or for other
necessities. The exception to this recommendation is for those
individuals who work in the healthcare profession: those individuals should
stay at home for seven (7) days after the onset of flu symptoms or until
symptoms subside, whichever is longer.
If you have severe illness
or if you are at high risk for flu complications, contact your healthcare
provider or seek medical care. Your healthcare provider will determine
whether flu testing or treatment is needed.
Students
Students demonstrating flu-like
symptoms are encouraged to visit Student Health Services or their own doctor
and should be advised not to come to campus. Faculty members should be
flexible in their course assignments and timelines for students who have the
flu and communicate regularly with those students.
Student Health Services
Faculty and Staff
If you are ill and unable to
report to work, follow the normal procedures for calling your supervisor.
Check with your healthcare provider about getting yourself and
family members vaccinated for seasonal flu and H1N1 flu.
We are committed to the
health and safety of every member of our college community.
Thank you for your
participation in safe and healthy practices. |
