Mansfield University Home Page2009 - H1N1 - "Swine Flu" Information
11/20/2009
H1N1 Vaccine update -
Mansfield University has placed our order for the H1N1 vaccine, unfortunately it is unclear when the vaccine will arrive. Our hopes is to provide the vaccine prior to winter break, but if it does not arrive by that time we should have the vaccination clinic availble upon the beginning of the spring semester.
When the vaccine arrives a message will be sent out to indicate when and where to come for the clinic.
More information will be sent out to campus when it is made available to us.
Groups recommended to receive 2009 H1N1 vaccine first are:
medical conditions or a weakened immune system
Please review the following documents prior to attending any vaccination clinic -
H1N1 Consent Form
H1N1 Vaccine Information Sheet - Injection
H1N1 Vaccine Information Sheet - Nasal Spray
10/29/2009
Update - There are reported cases of the H1N1 virus in Tioga County, which is the county where Mansfield University sits. The health systems in the area are reporting increased numbers of sick individuals coming to the emergency departments and clinics throughout the region.
The following is an portion of a letter sent out from the Laurel Health System Occupational Health Office in Wellsboro;
It is now determined that because the seasonal flu is not as yet in the Northern Hemisphere, that all flu is the H1 N1. Seasonal flu is not expect ed to show up in our area until January. It is best not to go to the Emergency Room or to your physician’s office unless you are suffering from complications of your flu like symptoms.
If someone has a fever they should take Motrin or Tylenol Not Aspirin. If the fever continues even into sleeping time, set your alarm for the next dose. For generalized muscle and joint pain the Motrin or Tylenol may also help.
For a sore throat, throat lozenges may relieve they symptoms. For a cough over the counter cough medicine or cough drops.
Encourage plenty of fluids and rest. Those who have been the most ill have been dehydrated, so remember to take fluids every hour. The sick individual should use only their own towels, utensils and cover their cough using their arm or a tissue that should be immediately thrown away. Hand washing and or hand sanitizer should be done frequently and everyone should keep their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth to prevent the virus from infecting your body. Of course if the symptoms become worse the person’s physician should be called and determination made to see the person.
The full text of the letter can be found here.
9/24/2009
Swine Flu: What you should know
Got flu Symptoms? - Click Here
Questions or Symptoms - fluinfo@mansfield.edu
9/17/2009
New PA Department of Health H1N1 Web site - http://www.h1n1inpa.com
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Jim Welch, talks about precautions being taken against the H1N1 Flu at Mansfield University.
Mansfield University is monitoring the situation at the International, Regional, and Local basis.
Current Pennsylvania Department Of Health Case Count can be found here.
Please check in with the following websites for additional information.
www.flu.gov - Website for good general information and preparedness information
www.health.state.pa.us & http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm - For updated information on the current situation.
If you have existing medical condition click here for important information.
Check the here to see what areas around the world have been infected.
Frequently Asked Questions from the MU Community -
Question - Will MU provide us with the H1N1 flu vaccination as it does for the seasonal flu?
Question - Does the flu shot that we can get in October cover this particular flu as well?
Answer -Unfortunately it does not. They are developing a vaccine specific for the H1N1 “Swine Flu” but it will be a separate injection. At this time the CDC is recommending the vaccine for the age group of 5-24 years of age. That of course is when/if they get enough manufactured to cover that priority group.
If they get enough produced it may be available for the general public.
The seasonal flu shot is still a good deal as it can help fight of the seasonal flu which may make you more susceptible for the H1N1 if it makes a strong come back.