Important Information about Seasonal Influenza and H1N1

Symptoms Sudden onset of: Fever ( greater than 100 o F or 38 o C/chills ) coughing muscle aches Sore throat Followed by: runny nose headache extreme tiredness loss of appetite

Spread & Prevention How it's spread: Coughing, sneezing Direct contact with people who have the "flu" Sharing drinks or food Contact with contaminated surfaces, because the virus can live for a short time on doorknobs, railings, etc... How to prevent it: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't easily accessible Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue (not your hand) Keep your hands away from face (eyes, nose, mouth) because that is where the virus "gets in" Get an annual flu shot when campus clinics are held this fall. A second H1N1 vaccination will be required when the vaccine is available

If you feel ill… Call Telehealth Ontario ( ). Follow their advice. If you need to make an appointment with Student Health Services, call If you are in a vulnerable group (asthmatic; have cancer or cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal or GI disease; have neurological conditions eg. CP, MS sickle cell; diabetic; immunosuppressed; pregnant), seek medical attention immediately Stay home and limit contact with others until symptoms (particularly fever) subside (usually less than 1 week) Let someone know you are sick (friend, room mate, don) and set up a support network Contact your instructors as soon as possible to discuss options for making up the academic work that may have been missed.