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Influenza: Seasonal and H1N1
Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical Affairs
Message on H1N1 Contingency Plans
Richard Pizer, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
NYIT Alert: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
NYIT is carefully monitoring information about the H1N1 flu (swine flu) as it pertains to our community members worldwide, and is preparing for the fall flu season.
Each of our campuses is operating under normal conditions, and all events are being held as scheduled. All NYIT students, faculty, and staff should follow these precautions to minimize their exposure and to prevent the spread of any illness:
- Wash hands thoroughly and often with soap and water (or alcohol-based hand cleanser), and especially after being out in public.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your arm - not your hand.
- Keep hands away for your face, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Clean shared space often - including phones, keyboards, steering wheels, and office equipment.
- Stay away from obviously sick people.
- Stay home from school or work if you are sick.
NOTE: All members of the NYIT community who contract the flu or exhibit a flu-like illness MUST report this information via e-mail to flu@nyit.edu (please include your name, school or department, and NYIT ID number, and indicate if you are a student, staff, or faculty member). NYIT will use this information to monitor the spread of H1N1 and report to the appropriate health authorities.
Students on New York campuses who are feeling anxious about the situation may also call the Office of Counseling and Wellness Services at 516.686.7976 or 212.261.1770. The American Psychological Association offers useful information on its "Managing Your Anxiety About Swine Flu" Web page.
For updates and additional information, visit the following city, state, national, and World Health Organization Web sites:
New York City Office of Emergency Management
New York State Department of Health
United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization