H1N1 (Swine Influenza) Information

SWINE FLU STATUS: The first case of H1N1 was confirmed in Albany County on July 9. Since Aug. 31, the UW Student Health Service has diagnosed 197 students with influenza or influenza-like symptoms; six of those students were diagnosed in the past week. Diagnosis is based on symptoms and in some cases a rapid test for influenza A, not an H1N1 specific test. Many more students are seen at the Student Health Service with symptoms consistent with H1N1 influenza but are not diagnosed with the illness because they do not meet the criteria for H1N1 diagnosis. Go here to see the weekly report from the Student Health Service.

In the News

• H1N1 Flu Mist Now Available at Student Health Service
• Student Health Service Vaccine Message to Students
• Student Health Service Vaccine Message to Faculty and Staff
• UW Prepares and Plans for H1N1
• Student Health Service Letter to Faculty and Staff
• Student Health Service Letter to Students
• UW Funds Available to Purchase Hand Sanitizers, Disinfectant Wipes

Swine Flu FAQ
 

How can I protect myself from swine flu?

• The best ways to keep the disease from spreading are:
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. If you don't have tissues handy, cough into your elbow rather than your hand.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Do not share eating and drinking utensils.
• Avoid contact with sick people.

What if I get the flu? Guidance for self-isolation for students
 

UW International Programs Advisory Page: http://www.uwyo.edu/intprograms/studyabroad/info.asp?p=12431
 

What are the symptoms of swine flu?
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to regular flu symptoms:

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Body aches
• Headache
• Chills
• Fatigue

Some infected people have also reported vomiting and diarrhea.

If you become ill, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from spreading disease.

Resource Links

UW Pandemic Flu Information

Influenza Emergency Preparedness Plan

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov and www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu and www.flu.gov/professional/school/higheredguidance.html
• What To Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms - www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm
• Taking Care of A Sick Person - www. cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm
• Wyoming Department of Health - www.health.wyo.gov
• Albany County Public Health - www.co.albany.wy.us/Departments/PublicHealth/tabid/62/Default.aspx
• World Health Organization - www.who.int
• Pandemic Influenza (PanFlu) - www.pandemicflu.gov
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - www.fema.gov
• Homeland Security (HLS) - www.dhs.gov/dhspublic
• Wyoming Homeland Securety (WY HLS) - wyohomelandsecurity.state.wy.us
• Readiness - www.ready.gov

Last Updated on 11/18/2009 2:32:27 PM