The University of Connecticut continues to communicate regularly with Eastern Highlands Health District (EHHD) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health to provide updated advisories and follow the latest information on H1N1 Influenza A prevention and treatment recommendations. Since recommendations are being revised frequently, members of the university community are advised to visit the following websites for information on prevention, self care, treatment and the status of local and national efforts to address the disease.
CT Flu Watch (Connecticut Department of Public Health)
UCONN students at the Storrs campus may call the Student Health Services Advice Nurse at (860) 486-3427. Calling the Advice Nurse first may give you all the self-care information you need without having to visit Student Health Services. The Advice Nurse is available by phone 24 hours a day during the academic year.
Students at regional campuses as well as faculty and staff are advised to contact their regular health care provider.
If you get sick with flu-like symptoms, you should keep away from others as much as possible. Self-isolate by staying in your dorm room* or home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine). *Important Notice To Meal Plan Participants
In general, if have a high fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent vomiting, severe diarrhea or dehydration, you may be advised to see a clinician for evaluation.
> DO I HAVE THE FLU? < (Link to a self-assessment tool courtesy of Midwestern State University)
The American Psychological Association (APA) is providing information on H1N1 influenza and how to deal with the stress and anxiety related to the virus. Please visit their site for more information.
Disease Prevention
As a general precaution to help prevent illness, the following practices are advised:
Cough and sneeze into your arm or elbow, not into your hands.
Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after a sneeze or cough. Sing the “ABC Song” to yourself while you wash to make sure you have washed long enough (20 seconds.)
Seasonal Influenza: Please note: Student Health Services no longer has seasonal flu vaccine available. Use the American Lung Association’s Flu Clinic Locator to find a vaccination clinic near you. Click here: http://www.flucliniclocator.org.
H1N1 Influenza A: Through the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Eastern Highlands Health District, we are currently targeting all UConn students who are in priority groups as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
UConn students who fall into one of the groups below and desire to receive the H1N1 vaccine from Student Health Services shoulduse this link to pre-register for upcoming vaccination clinics.
Healthy students aged 24 and younger
Students aged 64 or younger who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications
All Pregnant women
All household contacts and persons who provide care for infants less than 6 months of age
EMS personnel and healthcare workers who have direct clinical contact with patients
Faculty and staff are encouraged to seek immunization through public health-organized vaccination clinics, private doctors’ offices, Visiting Nurse Associations and retail clinics. Please check the DPH Find-a-Flu-Clinic webpage for information.
