Know What to Do About the Flu

Last Updated: Tuesday, 10-21-09 | Printer-friendly version

The Basics

U-M H1N1 Flu Preparedness

Current status of U-M H1N1 Flu Preparedness and links to information are posted on U-M website: Pandemic Flu Information
Every unit on campus has an action plan to address the current situation.
Flu updates will be provided on U-M website (see above), TV monitors and by email.
Recommended precautions are the same as seasonal influenza.

Get Vaccinated!

Get the seasonal flu vaccine.
Seasonal flu vaccine will not prevent H1N1 infection.
If you are in one of the following groups, get the novel H1N1 vaccine:
- Children and young adults
- Pregnant women
- Persons with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease

For general information on vaccines

For vaccine information specific to the U-M Health System

Flu-like Symptoms

Fever (usually high- above 100.4º F)
Dry cough or sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle aches
Headache
Chills
Extreme fatigue
Sometimes vomiting
Sometimes diarrhea

If You Think You Have the Flu

Keep your distance from others.
Stay home! Minimize spread to others.
Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Wash hands often with soap and water or disinfect with hand cleaners.
Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without the use of fever-reducing medicines).

News and Resources

Report Flu-like Symptoms!

At the request of the campus, we are asking all faculty, staff, students, and visitors (whether absent or present) with influenza-like symptoms (ILI) to notify the School of Dentistry.

These include fever, sore throat, cough, headache, and body aches. This is distinct from what people often refer to as "stomach flu," which isn't really flu at all.

Please provide the name of the individual, date of onset, responsibility in school/student, and unit or location in the school. Tracking this is helps us to understand how flu is spreading through the school and what measures need to be taken.