H1N1 Flu Updates
Updated January 21, 2009

Please visit this page often for updates regarding the H1N1 Flu as it relates to Mount Mary College.

What is H1N1 (swine) Flu?

H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

Campus Communications

Download the What To Do If You Have The Flu flier distributed Oct. 1.

Download the Fall Semester Letter to the College Community, September 4, which includes topics such as

• What to do now
• Preventative measures to take
• What to do if flu symptoms occur

Resources

Select Walgreens pharmacies will provide Influenza A (H1N1) vaccinations for $18. Walgreens Take Care Clinics will vaccinate individuals 2 years of age and up. Other locations require individuals to be at least 18 years of age. Visit the Walgreens website or call (800)-Walgreens for more information and to find locations.

The federal government H1N1 information site (www.flu.gov) has initiated a “H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation” tool for individuals 18 years of age or older that is intended to assist individuals in determining if they have influenza and whether they need to seek further medical attention. To access the self-evaluation go to http://www.flu.gov/evaluation/

Wisconsin's Pandemic Flu Resource

City of Milwaukee Health Department

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC Video on Vaccines

CDC Key Facts about Seasonal Flu Vaccine

CDC H1N1 Flu Vaccination Resources

CDC Video on Symptoms of H1N1 Flu