H1N1 Flu Information
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What should I know about the H1N1 influenza vaccine?
The next H1N1 vaccine clinics are Thursday, 11/19 from 8:30-11:00 and Friday, 11/20 from 8:30-11:30 and 1:30-4:00 at the Student Health Center. (Seasonal flu vaccine is no longer available this season at the Student Health Center).
The following groups of students will be eligible for H1N1 vaccine during these initial vaccine clinics: The CDC is recommending that at-risk groups be given initial vaccine priority.
- Students with certain medical conditions that may put them at risk for complications of H1N1 influenza*
- Students 24 y.o. and younger
- Pregnant women
- Students caring for, or living with an infant under 6 months old
- Healthcare workers such as nursing students or emergency medical personnel
- *Medical conditions that confer a higher risk for influenza-related complications include chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic, cognitive, neurologic/neuromuscular, hematologic, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus) and immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus).
We will notify the campus when subsequent vaccine clinics are scheduled and when the vaccine supply is adequate to start immunizing staff and faculty.
What you need to bring for vaccination screening:
- CSU Stanislaus Student ID card
- For pregnant women, a note from an obstetrician recommending vaccination with thimerosal containing H1N1 vaccine. ('A small supply of 'preservative-free vaccine has been ordered but has not yet arrived).
There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccination through the Student Health Center.
We hope to receive enough vaccine supply to immunize students, staff, and faculty who want to get vaccinated. Thanks for your patience.
For the most up to date information on the H1N1 influenza vaccine go to: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm
How to Stay Healthy
Taking simple precautions is the best way to avoid getting the flu. The precautions include:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. If no tissue is available, cover your cough by coughing or sneezing into your shoulder or elbow.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. See this hand washing video for more information: http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/handstogether/
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Get the seasonal flu vaccine when available in September. Check back for more information about a possible H1N1 Flu Vaccine in October.
- Get enough rest. Maintain good nutrition and hydration.
Watch hand washing video:
For more flu videos go to:
http://www.youtube.com/USGOVHHS
How do I know if I Have the Flu?
The following symptoms are common flu symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Rapid onset of illness
- Runny or Stuffy Nose
- Sore Throat
- Body Aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea and Vomiting
What do I do...I My Roommate/Family Member has the flu?
Continue to take flu prevention guidelines including washing your hands. Monitor yourself for symptoms including a fever. Follow the flu self-care guidelines listed below if you have flu-like symptoms. For more information on how to take care of some with the flu go to: http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm
What do I do?...I think I have the Flu
Most people with the flu will recover without needing to seek medical attention. The following self-care advice should help you cope with the flu. If you have further questions we recommend calling the Student Health Center for advice.
- Get plenty of rest
- Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte beverages for infants) to keep from being dehydrated
- Cover coughs and sneezes. Clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often and especially after using tissues and after coughing or sneezing into hands
- Keep away from others as much as possible. This is to keep from making others sick. Do not go to work or school while ill
- Stay home for at least 24 hours after fever is gone, except to seek medical care or for other necessities. (Fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
- For more information go to: http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm
When do I need to seek medical attention?
If you experiene flu-like symptoms and you are pregnant or in an at-risk group (diabetes, asthma, and other chronic medical conditions) call the Student Health Center promptly at (209) 667-3396. For prerecorded flu information you can call the CSU Stanislaus Flu Hotline at (209) 664-6541. Mild to moderate flu symptoms are often managed fine at home. Call for advice if you are unsure what to do.
Seek medication attention if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Severe dizziness or weakness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough