Posted in communicable diseases, physical health on May. 28, 2009 by Lisa Currie
Excerpted From the New York Times…
How do you know when swine flu has turned serious? Today, doctors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained what flu warning signs warrant urgent medical attention.
Dr. Anne Schuchat, the C.D.C.’s interim deputy director for science and public health, said that in the United States, 507 people have [...]
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 communicable diseases, physical health, simple tips on May. 4, 2009 by Lisa Currie
From the CDC…
Clean hands can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as flu. This podcast explains the proper way to wash your hands.
Wesleyan Resources: Infection Control @ Wes
Posted in communicable diseases on May. 2, 2009 by Lisa Currie
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission are alerting the public to be wary of Internet sites and other promotions for products that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The agencies are also advising operators of offending web sites that they must take prompt action to correct and/or remove [...]
Posted in communicable diseases, global health, services on May. 2, 2009 by Lisa Currie
For the most current Wesleyan news on the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak, please visit the Wesleyan Emergency Management blog here: emergencymanagement.blogs.wesleyan.edu
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 [...]