Media Room - Flu Prevention Plan
We wish to inform you that the Dominican University College:
- is concerned with the health of its community members (students and staff)
- follows the developments regarding a possible outburst of the H1N1 Flu Virus epidemic this fall
- has put together a prevention plan and a committee to keep up to date with this situation and inform its students and take necessary measures following public health authorities' recommendations (city, privince and country wide)
- provides students and staff with information about the H1N1 virus and individual preventive measures.
- encourages members to visit our website regularly for updates pertaining to the state of the situation as well as necessary actions taken by the College if further developments occur
- Official Press Release from the President of the University and of the Committee.
- Recommendations: Information and Prevention
Information from the Ottawa Public Health Service concerning the Flu Virus H1N1
Prevention
If you experience these flu-like symptoms, you are advised to:
- stay home from work, school or public gatherings until you no longer have a fever and are feeling better. The presence of a cough alone, in the absence of other symptoms, is not a reason to stay away from normal activities. It is not unusual for individuals to experience a cough for days to weeks after infection.
- see your health care provider if you are experiencing severe symptoms
- limit contact with other household members and wash your hands frequently
- use self-care measures such as increasing fluid intake, getting adequate rest and treating yourself for your symptoms. Avoidance of tobacco smoke and the use of cool compresses may also be helpful.
If you are well, you are encouraged to go about your business as usual while adopting these simple prevention measures to minimize the risk of becoming infected:
- wash your hands well and frequently
- cough and sneeze into your sleeve instead of your hands
- stay home when you are sick
Flu Symptoms
The novel H1N1 flu (swine flu) is a respiratory illness that causes flu-like symptoms. Symptoms may include:
- fever
- cough
- shortness of breath
- muscle aches
- fatigue
- severe headache
- sore throat
- lack of appetite
For more information: Fact Sheet from the Ontario Ministry of Health
Information and References about the H1N1 Virus
City of Ottawa
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ontario)
Public Health Agency of Canada
Organisation mondiale de la santé / World Health Organization
