H1N1 Flu

Lipscomb University has undergone extensive planning and preparation in anticipation of the effects of major flu or other severe illness outbreak on campus. Members of the campus community have met over the past few months to develop plans to keep you informed about the best ways to avoid catching or spreading H1N1 and other flu-like illnesses. Check back often for information about vaccinations, precautions, procedures and other news about this virus.

Learning more about the H1N1 Flu can help reduce the likelihood of transmission and illness in the Lipscomb community. Below you'll find basic information about H1N1 along with other details to keep you informed.

What is H1N1?

Novel 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. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, theWorld Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of novel H1N1 flu was underway. Center for Disease Control H1N1 information.

How to Stay Healthy

• Wash your hands with soap and water
  • Before leaving the restroom
  • Before eating
  • After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
  • After working out
  • After using the computer labs
• Hand sanitizers are located throughout campus for your use.
• Get plenty of rest
• Don’t eat or drink after other people
• Use clean towels and don’t share them with others
• Limit unnecessary contact to your eyes, nose or mouth to prevent the spread of germs
• Get a flu shot (contact Lipscomb’s Health Center for information about flu shots)

Symptoms

The symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. For more information, click here. 

What do I do if I get flu-like symptoms?

CDC recommends that individuals with influenza-like illness remain at home and away from other people until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8° C] or greater), or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications. Lipscomb students are encouraged to notify their resident assistants, head resident or the Health Center. Students are also encouraged to visit their physician. Click here for more information.