Posted in communicable diseases, happenings, physical health on Sep. 29, 2009 by Lisa Currie
Dr. Davis Smith, Wesleyan’s medical director, will be holding an informal Q&A session about H1N1 flu.
Whether you want to know how to avoid getting it, how to treat it if you do, or what’s up with vaccine distribution, bring your own lunch and your questions!
Date: Monday, October 5
Time: Noon – 1pm
Location: Usdan 110
Come on down!
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Posted in communicable diseases, videos on Sep. 17, 2009 by Lisa Currie
If you’re looking for ways to prevent getting H1N1 flu, the seasonal flu or even a cold, this covers it! Dr. John Clarke entered this video in the US Department of Health & Human Services 2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest.
or view it here, if the embedded video is not working.
Don’t forget about Wesleyan’s seasonal flu [...]
Posted in communicable diseases, well-being on May. 5, 2009 by Lisa Currie
Moral of the Story: Flu Fighters by Randy Cohen
New York Times, May 5, 2009
“Wash your hands when you shake hands; cover your mouth when you cough,” President Obama urged us at last Wednesday’s news conference when discussing the swine flu. “I know it sounds trivial, but it makes a huge difference. If you are sick, stay home. If [...]
Posted in physical health, services on Apr. 27, 2009 by Lisa Currie
Dr. Davis Smith, Wesleyan’s medical director, issued an update via email on April 27 on swine flu as it pertains to Wesleyan. If you are seeking additional information about swine flu, WesWELL has created a Swine Flu information page containing prevention information and links to helpful campus and off-campus resources. Please visit the page regularly for [...]