H1N1 Flu Central
Helpful Information Regarding the H1N1 Influenza A

With the start of the school year comes flu season, and public health officials anticipate a particularly active flu season in 2009-2010. This year, officials are especially concerned with two varieties of influenza - the typical "seasonal" flu and the novel H1N1 influenza Cal State San Bernardino has prepared a specific Influenza Plan which will guide operations to ensure an effective response should the flu prove disruptive to the campus.

The plan is available at the campus EHS Web site

University leaders and personnel from the CSUSB Student Health Center and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety are actively monitoring the situation nationally, locally and at other universities. Currently, there are no changes to university operations or activities as a result of H1N1 flu. Any changes will be shared with the campus community and the surrounding areas.

The university encourages you to be aware of the symptoms of swine flu and take steps to prevent infection. Symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar toseasonal flu, including fever, headache, sore throat, cough, difficulty breathing, chills and fatigue. Vomiting and diarrhea also have been reported.

Please take proactive steps to care of yourself and your family. And please make every effort possible to exercise common sense measures to avoid transmission of the flu. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Properly dispose of the tissue after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs and viruses are spread this way. And try to avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.

Please take the time to become familiar with the information on these pages to know what to look for and what to do if you have flu-like symptoms. If you need more information, please navigate through the links to the many resources provided on these pages, or contact your personal health care provider or the CSUSB Student Health Center at (909) 537-5241.

Much of the information on these pages was taken directly from the Centers for Disease Control and other sources.