H1N1 FLU AND YOU AND GWC

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H1N1 FLU AND YOU (AND GWC)

• H1N1 FLU (swine flu) is now widespread
  throughout Orange County.
• Children, pregnant women, medically fragile,
  and young people under 25 are at highest risk.
• Probably need 3 flu shots this year one for
  regular flu and two for the H1N1 flu
• Check your campus website for more
  information.

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SYMPTOMS OF H1N1 FLU

• Fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose,
  body aches, headache, chills, fatigue.
• Some may experience vomiting and diarrhea with
  or without fever.
• Most will recover within 3-5 days will not
  require medical care.
• Return to school or work 24 hours after relief
  of symptoms (fever-free without medication).

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL SICK

• Stay home if you are sick
• This is the single most effective way to prevent
  the spread of flu to others
• Tell your instructor you are sick
• Please note that class attendance regulations
  vary for each class and are at the discretion
  of the instructor.

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Flu Symptom Guidelines

• Mild flu symptoms fever under 100, mild cough,
  feel reasonably well care for self at home
• Moderate symptoms fever 100 to 102, contact
  student health services or health care provider
• Severe symptoms fever 102 or higher, shortness
  of breath or vomiting go to the emergency room

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STAY HEALTHY BY

• Get the flu shots
• Coughing into tissues or your sleeve.
• Washing your hands regularly and carrying hand
  sanitizer or hand wipes with you.
• Use sanitizer, hand wipes or soap and water
  before and after
• Eating
• Using shared spaces or equipment such as
  computers, phones, lab equipment and books
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to
  decrease spread of germs
• Not returning to GWC until 24 hours after fever
  breaks

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More Information

• GWC Website www.goldenwestcollege.edu
• GWC Student Health Center [phone]
• Your health care provider