Infromation about H1N1 Flu

The CDC has reported it expects an increase in cases of H1N1 (flu) for this coming fall. While this may or may not happen, to be prepared and have minimal impact on your classroom studies, we are asking that if you have a fever over 100', a sore throat and cough at any time during the semester - PLEASE STAY HOME from class.



In order to avoid an academic penalty, you must alert this professor immediately before class of your absence and request any missed class materials and assignments. All assignments will only be obtained upon email request.



If you require medical attention see your primary care provider and/or Kean University Health Services located in Downs Hall.



Proactive things you can do to prevent you, your dorm-mates and/or your family from getting ill....

- Vaccination is the single best way to prevent flu

+ Get Vaccinated for Seasonal Flu

+ Get Vaccinated for H1N1 (series of two shots given within 3 weeks)

- Stay home when you are sick

- Wash your hands often with plain soap and water.

- When hand washing is not possible, use of a hand sanitizer gel with 60% alcohol is recommended

- If you have to use an alcohol sanitizing gel, wash your hands with soap and water as soon as practicable after using the hand sanitizer.

- Social distancing (where possible) of 6 feet or more

- DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS when sneezing or coughing. Cover the almost invisible droplets by coughing or sneezing into your elbow or arm

- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

- Limit use of over the counter disinfectants when cleaning...Use steam sanitizing where possible



* Because hand sanitizers are alcohol based, excessive use can dry out the skin and possibly contribute to dermatitis especially in the cold, dry months of the year.

Some hand sanitizers may contain pesticides. Read labels carefully.