Flu, You, and WVU

Environmental Health and Safety is monitoring the progress of influenza being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization, and other health agencies.

This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC is providing new information as it becomes available. Currently, H1N1 Flu cases in the United States have been mild and similar to seasonal flu, but the number of cases is rapidly increasing.

The CDC recommends that everyone follow these actions to protect themselves, friends, and family.

There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • 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. Germs spread that way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

  • Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
  • If you get sick, the CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

VACCINE INFORMATION

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WVU AND PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE AND GUIDANCE WEB SITES

To assure that the University Community and residents of West Virginia have the most accurate information you are encouraged to visit the following WVU and Public Health web sites for updates and guidance.