Let's Keep "The Flu" Out of ERAU!
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is predicting a possible surge in cases of the H1N1 Swine Flu this fall. The CDC and ERAU Health Services strongly suggest the following things you can do to protect yourself and all of us from the spread of the Swine Flu:
- Wash your hands thoroughly and often, especially after you cough or sneeze. Hand sanitizer is also effective.
- Cover your cough with a tissue and throw it away afterwards. Cough into your sleeve as an alternative.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you experience flu-like symptoms, stay home, consult a health care provider and avoid contact with others. If you live on campus, report your symptoms to ERAU Health Services, the residence hall staff, or Campus Safety as soon as possible.
Know the difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
| Symptom | Cold | H1N1 Flu |
| Fever | Fever is rare | Temperatures of 100 degrees or higher for 3 to 4 days |
| Coughing | A hacking (mucus-producing) cough is often present | A dry cough is usually present |
| Aches | Slight body aches and pains | Severe aches and pains |
| Stuffy Nose | Stuffy nose is commonly present and typically resolves within a week | Stuffy noes is not commonly present |
| Chills | Chills are uncommon | Chills occur in 60% or cases |
| Tiredness | Tiredness is fairly mild | Tiredness is moderate to severe |
| Sneezing | Sneezing is common | Sneezing is not common |
| Sudden Symptoms | Symptoms tend to develop over a few days | Rapid onset within 3-6 hours with sudden symptoms of high fever, muscle aches, shortness of breath and tight chest |
| Headache | Headaches are fairly mild | Headaches occur in 80% of cases |
| Sore Throat | Sore throat is commonly present | Sore throat is not commonly present |
| Chest Discomfort | Chest discomfort is mild to moderate | Chest discomfort is often severe |
The only way to stop the epidemic is to spread the awareness.
For more information visit the CDC website.
