H1N1 flu vaccine for qualified family members of students, faculty, staff A limited number of doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine will be available for immediate household family members of students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, November 24, 2-5 p.m., in the Campus Center ’Cats’ Den. You must make an advance appointment by calling ext. 7172. Intended recipient of the vaccine must be accompanied by student, faculty or staff family member. Intended recipient must meet CDC criteria: 10-24 years of age, 24-64 with chronic medical condition (heart, lung, kidney disease or suppressed immune system) living with or caring for an infant under age 6 months health care or emergency medical service worker pregnant As directed by the CDC, SUNYIT can administer H1N1 vaccine only to the specified priority groups. When the priority groups are sufficiently immunized, the next targeted group will be healthy people between 24 and 64. Questions? Call the Health & Wellness Center, ext. 7172

 

The Health & Wellness Center has received minimal reports of illness on campus involving flu-like symptoms.

You likely have been hearing and reading a great deal in the media about a recent influenza virus outbreak (swine or H1N1 flu) that continues to grow in the United States and internationally. At SUNYIT, a campus task force is working to communicate updated information during the flu season and encourage preventive behavior to reduce the number of cases of seasonal and H1N1 flu.

This page will be updated with the latest available information as events warrant. Please read the three documents below; they are designed for printing and posting.

Letter to SUNYIT Community (pdf)

One-page information flyer (pdf)

Signs & Symptoms (pdf)

 

Flu overview

Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. Most people do not have immunity to H1N1. As in most public health situations, there are some basic yet very important guidelines for us to follow from the CDC to decrease your risk of becoming ill:

Stay healthy by using good everyday actions:
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Appropriately discard the used tissues into the trash.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs are easily spread this way.

If you, or your child(ren) get sick, stay home. Limit your contact with others to keep from infecting them, and contact your health care provider if symptoms persist.

Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.

Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines, facemasks, alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies

Stay informed. Monitor influenza activity at the following websites:

• www.nyhealth.gov
• www.cdc.gov