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Cover It!Symptoms:

  • Similar to all types of flu
  • Fever  >100?F , cough, sore throat, body aches, chills - most common
  • Other symptoms may include-headache, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea

If You Think You Have the Flu:

  • If possible go home; consult your health care provider as needed
  • If you are unable to go home, stay in your room; ask a friend to assist you with obtaining liquids and meals; drink a lot of liquids
  • Take Tylenol as directed ; if you are unable to take Tylenol call your health care provider
  • Always call your health provider  and Health Services before going to the office
  • E-mail your professors if classes are missed
  • You must be fever free for 24 hours, without using anti-fever medication such as Tylenol, before you can resume normal activities

Everyone Should:

  • Cough and sneeze into your sleeve
  • If you use tissues, dispose after use and wash your hands
  • Wash your hands frequently, especially if using items in common areas, such as computers; may use alcohol based hand gel
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Be prepared with a “flu kit”  - thermometer, Tylenol or other anti-fever medication, and plenty of liquids

Additional Information:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Seton Hall University Health Services

For more information please contact:
Karen Van Norman
(973) 761-9076
saffairs@shu.edu

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