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Community Health Preparedness: Swine Influenza
April 27, 2009

Last updated: 4/30/2009
If we have any new information, we will be sure to update this announcement. Otherwise, information remains current.

Azusa Pacific University’s Student Health Center and Incident Command Team monitor current health situations regularly to assess potential impact on the campus community. In light of recent news coverage on the swine influenza A (H1N1) and the Public Health Emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services, our APU teams stand ready to activate existing plans that ensure the health and wellness of the APU community and provide resources that support prevention and treatment.

At this time, there are NO reported cases of swine flu among the APU community. The Student Health Center can provide appropriate testing, treatment, and other recommendations.
 
The following resources from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) provide additional background on the flu, including symptoms, infection, and prevention:
The university remains committed to the health and wellness of the APU community, and encourages community members to continue to practice the following CDC-recommended actions to prevent the spread of germs: 
  • Wash your hands often. When soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based disposable hand wash or gel sanitizers.
  • When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve, not your hand.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, stay home and away from other people as much as possible. Get plenty of rest and check with your doctor.
  • Get an annual flu shot.
If you are experiencing a fever, cough and/or sore throat, or have been exposed to someone with a respiratory illness seven days preceding onset of symptoms, please call the Health Center Swine Flu Hotline at (626) 428-6274 or email questions to cmontz@apu.edu. For information on office hours and more, visit www.apu.edu/healthcenter/.
 
In preparation for possible medical emergencies, the university maintains a store of medical supplies, stays informed on current illnesses and preventative measures, and educates the campus community on healthy living. Campus health officials work closely with the Incident Command Team to develop a response plan in the event of an emergency.
 
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