H1N1

UPDATE FOR RA’S FALL 2009

What is H1N1 and why all the planning

• New Influenza virus– April 2009– Pandemic status June 2009– Unpredictable– No vaccine

Symptoms

• Fever >100.0• Cough• Sore throat• Headache• Severe body aches• Nasal congestion/stuffiness• Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

How is it spread

• Coughing/sneezing• Contaminated surfaces– 2-8 hours

How long is it contagious

• 1 day before getting ill• 7 days after getting ill

Prevention

• Covering your cough• Avoid ill people • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth• Hand washing– Hand sanitizers

What to do if you get sick

• Call Health Services and ask to speak with a nurse

• If you have probable H1N1 either self isolate or go home– Temperature <100.0 for 24 hours

How to help limit the spread

• Keep yourself healthy• Encourage residents to report their illness to

Health Services• Provide updates for residents in your hall