H1N1 Update, September 11, 2009
Hello Nicholls State University Students,
Here is your H1N1 Flu Update 9/11/09:
University Health Services is not testing students for H1N1 or regular influenza as the costs of these tests are too expensive to pass along to the students. However, if you show symptoms of influenza like illness, the University Health Services physician will treat you accordingly.
If you feel ill see your private physician or call and make an appointment with the University Health Services physician by calling 493-2600, Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm.
H1N1 flu and regular flu are treated the same way and with the same medications.
If you are diagnosed with flu you should:
- Complete treatment as prescribed by the physician
- Get plenty of rest
- Drink fluids
- Self-isolate until 24 hours after fever is gone
- Contact your professors to make sure they know what is going on with you and why you are missing class
If your roommate gets sick follow the above mentioned steps (2 through 4).
Keep common area living spaces clean; like bathrooms and kitchen areas.
Best ways to avoid getting the flu;
- Wash your hands regularly during the day
- Do not share with others anything that goes near your mouth, nose, or eyes
- Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
- Get enough restful sleep
- Reduce stress; exercise or other stress relieving activities.
There will be a Regular Flu vaccination clinic held on campus on September 28th and 29th in the Student Union; regular flu vaccines will cost approximately $30.00 per vaccination. For more information please contact the University Health Services office at 493-2600.
If you have any questions regarding H1N1 flu or the regular flu please contact the University Health Services office at 985-493-2600 or stop by our office on the first floor of Ayo Hall.
Stay Healthy!!
University Health Services Staff