H1N1 Influenza Virus
Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
- UNC Student Health Center
- UNC Counseling Center
- Toll-Free Colorado Help Line to Ask Questions about Swine Flu (between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.): (877) 462-2911
- 24-Hour Toll-Free Centers for Disease Control Help Line (800) 232-4636
Current Status
According to the Centers for Disease Control's H1N1 Flu Situation Update, flu activity in Colorado is in the "widespread" category. The University of Northern Colorado continues to take precautions and receive updates from local, state and national agencies in monitoring the situation. UNC is also following CDC guidelines for colleges and universities.
See http://www.unco.edu/flu/clinics.html for availability of H1N1 flu shots at UNC.
Precautions Being Taken
Campus dining rooms, residence halls, academic buildings and other high-traffic areas have and will continue to be disinfected. Hand sanitizer dispensers have been placed in high-traffic areas and computer labs around campus, as have informational signs about reducing the spread of flu germs.
Prevent the Spread of Flu
The county health department and the CDC recommend taking everyday preventative steps to protect your health whenever any type of flu virus is reported. A vaccine for H1N1 will be available this fall and will be administered to the priority groups recommended by the CDC.
Do I Have H1N1 Flu?
Health authorities are reporting that the virus is currently causing symptoms consistent with seasonal flu. If you experience a fever of 100 degrees or higher and a cough or sore throat consult the CDC's "What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms" guide for more information.
General information and guidance also are available on the Weld County Department of Public Health's Web site.