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Flu Facts
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Monday, September 21, 2009
by: Karen Van Norman

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