H1N1 Influenza Information & Prevention

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Dean of Students Office
Haas College Center
2400 Chew St.
Allentown, PA 18104-5586
484.664.3182
484.664.3680 (FAX)

On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization signaled that a pandemic of H1N1 (swine flu) was underway. Preliminary epidemiologic data on H1N1 flu suggests significant risk of H1N1 infection among those in the college setting. Therefore, it has not been surprising that there has been an increased number of flu-like-illnesses on college campuses this fall. Fortunately, this flu-like-illness has been causing relatively mild disease. Specifically at Muhlenberg College, there has been some recent minimal sporadic flu-like activity causing mild symptoms within our community.

The Pandemic Influenza Response Team at Muhlenberg College has been closely monitoring the novel H1N1 virus activity. In addition, we have been working with our local health department and have been tracking information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Muhlenberg College is following the “CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year” which was recently released.

This site is your link to campus specific information and other resources. Check back often for important updates.

Websites with H1N1 Information:
General Information: www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
Pennsylvania H1N1 information http://www.h1n1inpa.com/
Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment: www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
Flu.gov: http://www.flu.gov/
American Collegiate Health Association (ACHA)weekly statistics: http://www.acha.org/ILI_Surveillance.cfm

We have been notified that the PA Department of Health will be holding vaccinations for high risk persons for H1N1 at the PA Expo Center in Lehigh County this weekend. The clinics are open to:

Healthcare Workers

EMS Personnel

Pregnant women

Persons aged 6 months to 24 years

Persons aged 25-64 years with certain medical conditions

Caregivers to babies under 6 months of age

The clinics will run Friday November 20th from 2-8pm, Saturday November 21 from 8am-2pm, Sunday November 22 from 2pm-8pm. Individuals MUST register by calling 1-877-PA HEALTH(1-877-724-3258) or on line at www.h1n1inPA.com.

The Expo Center is at 501 Cetronia Road in Allentown

Health Services
484-664-3199

Campus Safety
484-664-3110

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