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Practice Flu Prevention, Get Flu Shot Oct. 6
9/21/2009
 It is September and flu season is rapidly approaching. In addition to seasonal flu, H1N1 flu has become a topic of concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the H1N1 flu bears resemblance to the seasonal flu, with the exception that people over the age of 65 do not seem to contract the virus as easily. It is important that we take the following steps to keep ourselves healthy and prevent the spread of illness:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• Wipe down all surfaces such as countertops, faucets, computer keyboards and mouse, light switches, phones, door handles and cabinets with anti-bacterial cleaner often.
The signs and symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
If you are ill, one of the most important things that you can do to prevent others from becoming sick is to stay at home. If you are a student, and you have been confirmed to have H1N1 flu by a physician, please contact your professors and the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness at 713-525-3513. Log on to the University of St. Thomas flu information page at www.stthom.edu/flu for updates.
Seasonal flu shots will be available on campus from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the Old Bookstore inside Crooker Center. The cost of the flu shot is $25 per person, and is available for all students, faculty and staff. To register for your flu shot, please email wellness@stthom.edu and enter “flu shot” in the subject line.
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