TC3 and the Flu

Know the signs

Symptoms of flu usually come on suddenly and include fever and one or more of the following: cough, fatigue, sore throat, body aches, vomiting, headache.

Know how to care for yourself when you have the flu.

Practice prevention

The flu is transmitted through contact with the virus.
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 water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Stay home if you are sick until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours.
Know when to seek help.

Get vaccinated

Although Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccine is not available yet, seasonal flu vaccine is. Seasonal flu vaccine is available free of charge to all students, faculty and staff in the TC3 Student Health Center.

Flu Alert

A Cornell student has died of complications related to H1N1 flu. The College sends its condolences to the student's family, friends, and the entire Cornell community.

The death serves as a reminder of the potential of this virus, especially among people with other health conditions.

Symptoms of flu-like illness include a fever of 100 degrees with cough or sore throat. Other symptoms may include tiredness, runny nose, nasal congstion, headache, vomiting and diarrhea. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should self-isolate until symptom-free for at least 24 hours. For most people, the flu can be treated without seeing a doctor, but if your symptoms are severe, you should seek medical attention.

Flu-like illness has been identified at TC3. We ask that everyone does their part in helping stop the spread of the virus through good prevention practices. Hand washing,sneeze and cough hygeine, avoiding touching your face with your hands, and social distancing will all help stop the spread of this virus.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Flu

TC3 Health Services is working closely with county and state health department officials to monitor information and recommendations related to H1N1 influenza. The TC3 Health Center encourages all individuals to be responsible for monitoring their health and taking appropriate preventive measures. The health center is prepared to address patient concerns related to flu-like symptoms, assure appropriate treatment, referrals and implement precautions.

The TC3 health services has a printable brochure and links below to information web sites such as CDC, WHO, and state and local health agencies. Please check these sites for general information before calling and return to this page to find the most recent information related to TC3.

The college’s pandemic response and planning team is working with external agencies and college-wide departments to help the campus prepare and respond to the current pandemic health alert.

Recent Updates to the college community

November 3, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP

October 19, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP

September 10, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP

September 04, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP

August 20, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP

August 12, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP

July 7, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP

Recent local press releases

July 22, 2009, update on novel H1N1 influenza vaccine (Tompkins County Health Department)

June 8, 2009, from Tompkins County Health Department

June 3, 2009, from Tompkins County Health Department

Further information about pandemic influenza can be found at the following websites

Tompkins County Health Department

Cortland County Health Department

New York State Department of Health

CDC

WHO

Gannett Health Center, Cornell

For information about H1N1 (pandemic) flu at State University of New York campuses:
http://www.suny.edu/pandemicflu/h1n1.cfm

Note: The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has set up a hotline for H1N1 (pandemic flu): 1-800-808-1987 (New York City residents call 311).

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	What’s New TC3 and the Flu Ser vices Offered Hours of Operation After Hours Care Costs for Services Immunization Requirements Insurance Information Student Forms Student Rights & Responsibilities Health Education Programs Important Community Phone Numbers TC3 Health Center 170 North Street P.O. Box 139 Dryden, NY 13053 P: 607.844.8222 Ext. 4487 F: 607.844.6533 E-mail Us	TC3 and the Flu Know the signs Symptoms of flu usually come on suddenly and include fever and one or more of the following: cough, fatigue, sore throat, body aches, vomiting, headache. Know how to care for yourself when you have the flu. Practice prevention The flu is transmitted through contact with the virus. 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 water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol based hand cleaners are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Stay home if you are sick until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours. Know when to seek help. Get vaccinated Although Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccine is not available yet, seasonal flu vaccine is. Seasonal flu vaccine is available free of charge to all students, faculty and staff in the TC3 Student Health Center. Flu Alert A Cornell student has died of complications related to H1N1 flu. The College sends its condolences to the student's family, friends, and the entire Cornell community. The death serves as a reminder of the potential of this virus, especially among people with other health conditions. Symptoms of flu-like illness include a fever of 100 degrees with cough or sore throat. Other symptoms may include tiredness, runny nose, nasal congstion, headache, vomiting and diarrhea. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should self-isolate until symptom-free for at least 24 hours. For most people, the flu can be treated without seeing a doctor, but if your symptoms are severe, you should seek medical attention. Flu-like illness has been identified at TC3. We ask that everyone does their part in helping stop the spread of the virus through good prevention practices. Hand washing,sneeze and cough hygeine, avoiding touching your face with your hands, and social distancing will all help stop the spread of this virus. Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Flu TC3 Health Services is working closely with county and state health department officials to monitor information and recommendations related to H1N1 influenza. The TC3 Health Center encourages all individuals to be responsible for monitoring their health and taking appropriate preventive measures. The health center is prepared to address patient concerns related to flu-like symptoms, assure appropriate treatment, referrals and implement precautions. The TC3 health services has a printable brochure and links below to information web sites such as CDC, WHO, and state and local health agencies. Please check these sites for general information before calling and return to this page to find the most recent information related to TC3. The college’s pandemic response and planning team is working with external agencies and college-wide departments to help the campus prepare and respond to the current pandemic health alert. Recent Updates to the college community November 3, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP October 19, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP September 10, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP September 04, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP August 20, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP August 12, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP July 7, 2009, Shari T Shapleigh, FNP Recent local press releases July 22, 2009, update on novel H1N1 influenza vaccine (Tompkins County Health Department) June 8, 2009, from Tompkins County Health Department June 3, 2009, from Tompkins County Health Department Further information about pandemic influenza can be found at the following websites Tompkins County Health Department Cortland County Health Department New York State Department of Health CDC WHO Gannett Health Center, Cornell For information about H1N1 (pandemic) flu at State University of New York campuses: http://www.suny.edu/pandemicflu/h1n1.cfm Note: The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has set up a hotline for H1N1 (pandemic flu): 1-800-808-1987 (New York City residents call 311).
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