H1N1 Influenza Preparation

FREE H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic Thursday November 12th 10am to 2pm

We will be hosting FREE vaccine clinics for students and employees under age 25. For adults 25 or older, please review the eligibility list below. Rowan identification is required for these clinics.

Please print and complete the FLU VACCINE FORM (PDF)! Bring the form with you to the Vaccine Clinic with your Rowan ID or pay stub (for part-time employees.)

Influenza Vaccine Clinic:

• Thursday November 12th, Student Center Room 221 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The following students and employees are eligible for the H1N1 Vaccine based on the CDC recommendations:

• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza:
  • Chronic lung (asthma), heart (except high blood pressure), kidney, liver, blood (Sickle cell disease), or metabolic (diabetes) diseases.
  • Disorders that cause breathing problems risk for aspirating respiratory secretions.
  • Suppressed immune system (such as steroid medication or AIDS)

Reminder to use the Online Flu Reporting System for Students and Employees Student reporting system: All students who become ill with flu symptoms (Fever > 100 degrees plus cough or sore throat) may voluntarily report their illness through banner self-service. This reporting system can be used only once per school year and it will allow a person to be ill up to 5 school days without a Doctor’s note. The purpose of this reporting system is to encourage ill students to go home and self-isolate without placing an additional burden of requiring a “doctor” note. By staying away from classes when ill, there will be less spread of illness to others. Once the information is reported, all course professors will be notified by email. Daily reports will be sent to the Health Center for Surveillance purposes as well. Instructions: Go to www.rowan.edu/selfservice. Select Report Illness from the Student menu and follow instructions. Employee reporting system: All employees who become ill with flu symptoms may voluntarily report their illness through banner self-service. This reporting system can be used only once per school year. The purpose of this reporting system is to encourage ill employees to stay home when ill, thus preventing the spread of influenza to others. Daily reports will be sent to HR and the Health Center for Surveillance purposes. Employees will still need to follow usual procedures including contacting their supervisor when ill. Instructions: Go to www.rowan.edu/selfservice. Select Report Illness from the Employee menu and follow the instructions. We are continuing several prevention strategies around campus. Our Pandemic Flu Planning and Response Committee will continue to plan, monitor and keep you informed as the season continues. Please see our website to keep informed at www.rowan.edu/flu or link through the home page to learn more about H1N1

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Rowan is Ready

Much has been reported in the media about the novel H1N1 influenza strain that has spread rapidly throughout the world. While this strain of influenza (flu) is relatively mild for most people and similar to the seasonal flu there are some differences. Compared to seasonal flu which is most severe among older adults, the age groups affected with H1N1 are generally younger. Our University community is taking precautions now so to lessen the impact the virus will have on the University as a whole as we move through the year.

Below are links that provide information about the H1N1 flu virus, how to protect yourself and others, and what you do if you become ill.

FAQs about the Flu

• Protecting yourself against the flu
• Signs and symptoms
• If you become ill

Rowan Guidelines

Students:

• What to do if you become ill
• Missing class due to the flu
• Reporting you are ill to the Dean of Students

Employees:

• When to stay home
• How to handle student absences
• Class cancellations

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