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Show 10.26.2009 FLU event wherein the school has to be closed," Erb said. Student Government has 9 from A1 also played a role in preparing the school by placing to make arrangements with information cards about the those unable to attend class flu and Opt in messaging due to health issues. around campus. Student Health Services UVUSA Executive Vice has taken internal precauPresident Richard Portwood tions to accommodate an said the Opt in messaging expected influx of sick service would notify stustudents. dents of any school closures "Because there is a bigdue to thefluor any other ger risk forflusymptoms, emergency. we began with education With all the planning right away," said Bill Erb, and preparations taken by director of Student Health the University, what can a Services. student do to best prepare "We have been heightforfluseason? ening our precautions. We 'The main thing to do is stockpiled supwash your hands plies, like gloves ^ — — i — ^ • frequently," and facemasks said Rebecca "Most of the and antibacterial Morley, a mediUVU p a n d e m i c solution. We are cal assistant at being a bit more plan is focused Student Health vigilant about on p r e p a r i n g Services. Other cleaning our the school to r e - suggestions are own areas," Erb s p o n d to a h u g e to stay physisaid. event wherein cally active, eat Erb also a balanced diet the school h a s mentioned and manage to b e closed." that the health your stress levcenter has taken BUI Erb, els healthfully. all the precauFlu shots Director of tions set forth are still recomStudent Health by the CDC for mended, even Services higher education though UVU is student health currently out of centers. — vaccines. MorThe Emerley said 300-400 gency Preparedregular shots were already ness Advisory Committee administered and UVU is is also working on a plan on a waiting list for more of that will serve the school the regular vaccine as well if pandemic proportions of as the H1N1 vaccine. thefluoccur on campus. If Student Health SerThe plan is more general so vices receives the H1N1 it can be used for any sort vaccine, there will be reguof pandemic event, not just lations on who will qualify the flu. to get it. High-risk groups, "It can be used for any such as pregnant women, pandemic and is something are first priority. that can be used in a ton of If you do get sick, as a different events; most of guideline, the University is the UVU pandemic plan is requesting a seven-day abfocused on preparing the sence from school. With the school to respond to a huge end of the semester quickly approaching, seven days out of class could be the difference between a pass or fail in some classes. "I think that is just a guideline for the period of time they can be infectious. If the students don't have any symptoms, they are usually OK to come back and to resume their normal schedule," said Ruth Ann .Haws, office manager of Student Health Services. "It's really helpful to have a good relationship with your teachers to discuss what you may have missed and what you can make up," said Portwood. Sore throat and coughing are the leading sympoms of swineflu.Having a moderate fever between 102-103 degrees and runny or congested nose can also indicate theflu.Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or lack of appetite. Students are urged to stay home and limit their contact with others if they are experiencing any of these symptoms. College students are not necessarily a high-risk group to become seriously ill from swine flu. "It is typical for college students to not get as much rest or eat healthy. But they are young and have a lot of things on their sides. I don't know if they are at a higher risk than any other group," said Haws. UVU has released numerous documents on swine flu and the steps taken by the University to protect students. All of these documents are available via the school's Web site and by clicking on the swine flu note on the bulletin board. : 2 J7~-~ Mt mptoms swine flu .lie*. *££ - v Resembles seasonal flu Moderate fever (102 to 103) throat, coughing : Nausea, V wm:} - • * - . aft?"-7" >y*« If you are experiencing flu like symptoms, such as fever and cough, please contact the Student Health Center at '"""^ v 863-8876 or your doctor, rmation about the flu, please visit :r.etfi fell 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636). • v.:V Illustration by JORDY KIRKMAN ma living at home? Yof don't know what you re missing! Pi At Wolverine Crossing, we believe in creating the best environment to live, learn andgow in. 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