H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information
In light of the continuing spread of the H1N1 virus, CSU Bakersfield is in contact with public health officials and closely monitoring the situation. It is important that each of us take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
There are everyday actions you can take to stay healthy as influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest and exercise.
If you get sick:
- The Centers for Disease Control recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Persons who experience flu-like symptoms (fever with either cough or sore throat) and wish to seek medical care should contact their health care provider to report illness (by telephone or other remote means) before seeking care at Student Health Services or other clinic, physician's office, or hospital. Persons who have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath or are believed to be severely ill should seek immediate medical attention.
- Students, if you are staying home due to illness, e-mail your professor to notify him/her of your absence and to make arrangements for your class assignments.
- Students, be sure to contact Student Health Services by phone at (661) 654-2394 before coming in for an appointment.