Campus Update (11/18/09):
Memos and letters sent to campus community
Letter to Students
Memo to Teaching Faculty
Campus Update (10/19/09):
Memos and letters sent to campus community
Letter to Students from President Kleniewski
Memo to Teaching Faculty
Memo to Faculty and Staff from President Kleniewski
Campus Update (09/18/09):
Memos and letters sent to campus community
Letter to
Students from President Kleniewski
Letter to
Parents, Family and Friends of SUNY Oneonta Students from
President Kleniewski
Memo to Teaching Faculty
from Provost Larkin
Memo to Faculty and Staff
from President Kleniewski
Campus Update (09/03/09):
The Health Center is closely monitoring the recent reports of human cases of Influenza A (H1N1) throughout the world. While there have been no cases of H1N1 (formerly referred to as swine flu) among SUNY Oneonta students, the H1N1 virus has been identified in surrounding communities. The Health Center will continue to work with federal and local public health agencies and SUNY Oneonta administration to allow us to be as proactive as possible in addressing this public health issue.
For more information, visit the Health Center's website.
Update on CDC Information (08/27/09):
SUNY has been sharing information with all the campuses and here are the latest items:
As we start the new academic year, Much has been learned about the virus over the past few months and effective strategies are available for limiting its spread. Still, it is important that we share information about our planning efforts to promote the health on our campus.
With that in mind I would like to share a few important links with you regarding CDC guidance about H1N1 on campus:
Community Relations Office
Campus Update (06/12/09):
To the Campus Community,
While there is evidence of additional cases of swine flu in New York State, the local area is still considered low risk. To our knowledge, there are no cases on campus. In Otsego County there have been six mild cases of the swine flu, no schools or businesses have been closed as a results of these treated cases. Travel to other parts of the state may increase the likelihood of exposure, especially when travel is combined with large group contact. Given the approaching end of the semester and finals, the College recommends that students, faculty and staff limit travel to essential trips only, limit contact with large groups of people, avoid contact with sick people, wash hands frequently and/or use hand sanitizers.
Health Center
Campus Update (04/29/09):
To the Campus Community,
While there is evidence of additional cases of swine flu in New York
State, the local area is still considered low risk. To our knowledge,
there are no cases on campus. Travel to other parts of the state may
increase the likelihood of exposure, especially when travel is combined
with large group contact. Given the approaching end of the semester and
finals, the College recommends that students, faculty and staff limit
travel to essential trips only, limit contact with large groups of
people, avoid contact with sick people, wash hands frequently and/or use
hand sanitizers.
Health Center
Campus update (04/27/09):
To the College Community,
Eight people have been diagnosed with swine flu in the Queens/New York
City area. It is believed that these cases are a result of recent
travel to Mexico. The strain of swine flu that has been found in NYC is
highly contagious but relatively mild and no deaths have resulted.
Symptoms include fever/chills, body aches, sore throat and coughing.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is concerned about this outbreak
because there have been several deaths in Mexico related to it. The
swine flu is a viral illness usually found in pigs but can be passed on
to humans. The CDC is making it a priority to monitor its progression
because it is now being transmitted from human to human. Currently there
is no pandemic alert. There have been no cases seen at the Student
Health Center at SUNY Oneonta.
American citizens are being advised to practice good hygiene: wash your
hands thoroughly, cover your mouth if you are coughing/sneezing, and do
not attend public events if you are sick. If anyone is having severe
symptoms, has recently traveled to Mexico, or is immunocompromised, it
may be necessary to get a prescription for an antiretroviral. Call your
health care provider or Student Health Center x3573 if you have any
questions.
Ricky O'Donnell, Health Center
What can you do?
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
- Avoid close contact.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep
your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick.
You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Cover your mouth and nose.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It
may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Clean your hands.
- Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is
contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or
mouth.
- Practice other good health habits.
- Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink
plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
Influenza Symptoms
Influenza (commonly called the "flu") is a contagious respiratory
illness caused by influenza viruses. The information below describes common flu symptoms, how to protect yourself and those close to you from
getting the flu, and what to do if you get sick with flu-like symptoms.
Be Aware of Common Flu Symptoms
Influenza usually starts suddenly and may include the following
symptoms:
- Fever (usually high)
- Headache
- Tiredness (can be extreme)
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches
- Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children than adults)
Having these symptoms does not always mean that you have the flu. Many
different illnesses, including the common cold, can have similar
symptoms.
More information:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Current WHO phase of pandemic alert
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