1. What are the symptoms of H1N1?
   • H1N1 MUST include a fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit AND a cough and/or sore throat.
   • Individuals with another diagnosis (i.e. strep throat, bronchitis, mono) would NOT be considered to be infected with the N1H1 virus.
   • Individuals with a fever but with no sore throat or cough (even if they have other symptoms) would NOT be considered to have the H1N1 virus.
2. What do I do if I think I have this virus?
   • Students who have symptoms of influenza-like illness should stay home and not come to school until at least 24 hours after their temperature has returned to normal. Please maintain contact with your instructor should you need to be absent from class. 
3. What can I do to protect myself from this infection?
   • The Centers for Disease Control website has set up guidelines on how to stay healthy at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.

Protect yourself and others by:

• Covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Ideally, coughing into your elbow or sleeve is advised, you may also use a tissue or Kleenex over your mouth and nose. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• WASHING YOUR HANDS frequently with soap and water. This is especially important after you cough or sneeze or before preparing food, eating or drinking. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective if you are not near a source of water.
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

Pay attention to  healthy lifestyle practices:

• Get plenty of SLEEP
• Engage in REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
• MANAGE your STRESS
• Drink plenty of FLUIDS
• Eat NUTRITIOUS food

Gena Bilden
Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Services
Schools of Graduate & Professional Programs

Other Resources

Centers for Disease Control

World Health Organization

Minnesota Department of Health