H1N1 Preparedness

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is forecasting the potential for another H1N1 wave this coming fall along with a particularly severe flu season. We would like to remind all to remain vigilant and continue to take the necessary precautions against the illness.

The College will communicate regularly to students, faculty, and staff as updates are available. This webpage will provide information on the illness and should be viewed as a resource for students, faculty, and staff looking for updates at the College if an outbreak occurs.

Please continue to monitor this page for new information.

Children and young adults (aged 0-24 yrs.) are at an increased risk for getting sick from this flu, but most cases have been mild. Individuals in one of the "special risk" groups including pregnancy, asthmatics, immune suppressed, chronic medical conditions, are at an increased risk for complications from the H1N1 illness and should contact their healthcare provider promptly if they develop flu-like symptoms.

Practicing and teaching your children good hygiene is the most important thing you can do to help prevent the spread of influenza. Wash your hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve, don't share personal items, and get a flu shot every year.

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