Flu
prevention goody bags to be distributed to IHL students
By
Leah Rupp Smith, Institutions
of Higher Learning
Nearly
2,500 bags filled with individual hand sanitizer, pocket pack tissues
and other informational items relating to flu prevention will be distributed
over the next two weeks to students across Mississippi’s eight
public universities.
Business cards with campus
health clinic phone numbers and hours of operation have already
been sent to campus health clinics to be given out to students.
The initiative, funded by the Mississippi Department
of Health, is part of the State Institutions of Higher Learning’s
continuing efforts to help faculty, students and staff stay healthy
and prevent the spread of novel H1N1 – commonly called Swine
Flu – and other illnesses.
The CDC recommends
that faculty, students and staff exhibiting flu-like symptoms stay
at their home, dormitory or residence hall until at least 24 hours
after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever.
If resources
are available, the CDC also recommends that institutions establish
methods of maintaining contact with students who are sick.
Some
tips for staying healthy include:
· Wash hands often with soap and water, especially
after coughing or sneezing;
· Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue
when coughing or sneezing;
· Carry alcohol-based sanitizer and use frequently;
· Clean living quarters frequently, especially
shared spaces; and
· Talk to a health care provider about other
preventive measures.
IHL’s
Flu & Illness Prevention Web site can be accessed at http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/rm/emergency.html.
To view the
most recent news on flu and illness prevention and other issues
on campuses across Mississippi, become a fan of IHL’s Facebook
page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jackson-MS/Mississippi-Universities/126573282380?ref=sgm.
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