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NOTICE TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES |
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INFORMATION REGARDING SEASONAL FLU INCLUDING H1N1 |
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| UPDATE - January 31, 2011, 3:00 pm |
| January and February are peak times for seasonal flu diagnoses, according
to the Center for Disease Control. Are you protected? |
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| The first and most important step in preventing flu viruses is getting
a yearly flu vaccine, according to Joey Pons, director of environmental
health and safety at UL Lafayette. This year’s seasonal flu vaccine
also offers protection against the H1N1 virus. |
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| “Did you also know that symptoms for the flu and meningitis can
be similar? However, if you have flu-like symptoms including severe headache,
trouble looking at light and neck stiffness, then you should see your doctor
immediately as these symptoms can be associated with meningitis,” he
said. “It is best to be vaccinated for both.” |
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| The CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated
against the flu. The vaccine is especially important for individuals considered
high risk including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic
health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people
65 years and older. |
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| Students entering UL Lafayette are required to provide proof of immunizations
including one for meningitis. Some exemptions may apply for students opting
not to take the vaccine, however opting out leaves students exposed to
this potential deadly condition. |
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| Pons said the Safety Department’s webpage on the university’s
website has useful information about the flu and meningitis. “The
information on vaccines for seasonal flu and meningitis have been updated
and everyone should take time to review it, ” he said. |
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| General information along with frequently asked questions for seasonal
flu and meningitis can be found at http://safety.louisiana.edu |
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| Information regarding the signs, symptoms,
and treatment of seasonal flu, including pandemic flu can be
found by clicking here |
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Current UL Lafayette Pandemic
Status
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| UL Lafayette Pandemic Flu Plan and Information |
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| UL
Lafayette Approved Pandemic Plan (revised September 2007) PDF |
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| "Cover Your Cough" Poster - A message from CDC and others PDF |
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| Frequently
Asked Questions Regarding The UL Lafayette Pandemic Plan |
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| Pandemic Flu Departmental Training Sign In Sheet - PDF |
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| Helpful Websites Regarding Pandemic Flu |
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| Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Swiine Flu Website |
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| CDC Influenza Website |
| Frequently Asked Questions From CDC regarding H1N1 (Swine Flu) |
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| American Red Cross
Pandemic Flu Website |
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| World Health Organization Influenza
Website |
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