Influenza is
spread from one person to another person through respiratory droplets. A person is considered to be a close contact
if they live with or have cared for a person who is a confirmed, probably, or
suspected case of novel influenza (H1N1).
Example of close contact includes kissing, hugging, sharing eating or
drinking utensils, or any other contact between persons likely to result in
exposure to respiratory droplets.
WAYS TO
PROTECT YOURSELF:
If you
become ill with the flu or flu like illness and are pregnant or considered to be
high risk for complications (lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease, liver
disease, blood disorders, neurological or neuromuscular disorders, metabolic
disorders including diabetes), contact your health care provider or Student
Health Services.
Avoid face–to–face
contact with the sick person. You should distance yourself 6 ft. from the sick
person. (Sick person should be wearing a
mask when in common areas of the home or dorm room).
Do not touch
any soiled tissues that the sick person has used or surfaces that the sick
person has touched.
Avoid
hugging or kissing the sick person.
Avoid sharing
toilet, and personal belongings such as towels.
Wash hands
before and after contact with the sick person or use an alcohol based hand
sanitizer.
You may
attend class or your work.
The symptoms
of flu may develop 1-7 days after exposure.
What signs and symptoms should I look for to know if I am coming down
with the flu?
-
FEVER
WITH OR WITHOUT CHILLS
-
COUGH
-
TIREDNESS
-
MUSCLE
ACHES
-
SORE
THROAT
-
SHORTNESS
OF BREATH
-
HEADACHE
-
VOMITING
OR DIARRHEA
For a list of Minor Medical Facilities and Specialty Clinics
located off campus and available after hours, visit this site:
http://saweb.memphis.edu/health/Health_Services/resources.htm. If
you have a question concerning the services offered at any of the facilities
listed below please call the facility directly.
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