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GCCCD H1N1 Assessment Team
H1N1 Flu Virus Update #7
October 7, 2009
Stay Healthy During
Flu Season - Fight the Flu!
Our District continues to work
closely with the County of San Diego Public Health Services to monitor the
H1N1flu virus in our community, assessing its status and taking appropriate
steps to protect the health of students and staff. At this time, there
are no confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in our District.
Information about
monitoring flu-like symptoms affecting employees and students is being
collected through supervisors at central locations on each campus.
Additionally, in preparation for flu season, hand-sanitizer stations have
been placed at various locations 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.
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.
Vaccines
- Vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus will be available soon; watch for more
information about availability.
Students –
Contact Student Health Services at each campus for
information regarding the availability of seasonal flu shots.
Staff –
Check with your healthcare provider about getting yourself and
family members vaccinated for seasonal flu and H1N1 flu as vaccine
becomes available.
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. |
