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9-18-09
Dear Parents, Friends, and Families of SUNY Oneonta students,
Although we have no documented cases of the H1N1 flu in this county
or on our campus, we are prepared to help students who are affected
by the flu. We are following the guidelines from the Center for
Disease Control in preparing for a few cases or for a major outbreak
of flu on our campus.
We are asking students to be aware of the symptoms of H1N1 flu (not
everyone will have all symptoms):
- Sudden onset of symptoms
- Fever
- Chills
- Body ache
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion
- Cough
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea
Students who have underlying medical conditions, are taking
immunosuppressant medications, and women who are pregnant should
contact the Health Center or their primary medical care provider as
soon as they develop flu-like symptoms.
In order to prevent widespread infection, we ask students who
develop flu-like symptoms to isolate themselves from others. We
strongly recommend that students go home to recover. We believe this
will provide the best environment for recovery and minimize exposure
to other students. The college does not have an infirmary or a
separate residence facility that could handle large numbers of
students needing isolation. Students who become ill while at home
for a visit should remain at home until they have recovered.
Students who cannot go home will be asked to isolate themselves in
their residence hall room or local residence, refrain from attending
classes and campus events, and wear a mask when going to bathrooms
that they share with others. The college may require students in
residence halls to relocate to minimize exposure to other students.
Residential students should contact their residence hall director
for making arrangements to get meals.
Students will be responsible for monitoring their symptoms and
recovery. They can get masks, thermometers, and additional
information from their residence hall or the Health Center. Students
whose symptoms get worse and/or develop additional symptoms should
contact staff at the Health Center or their primary medical care
provider.
Although we are also providing this information to students, we
would appreciate your help in making sure that your student is aware
of the resources available to them. When we are aware that a student
is ill and missing classes, we will notify their instructors. The
student will be responsible for working with each instructor to
arrange to make up class work that has been missed.
For more information or updates, please refer to our website,
www.oneonta.edu, or call
888-294-3262.
Sincerely,
President Nancy Kleniewski
Please refer to the College website,
http://www.oneonta.edu for
updates.
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