H1N1 Update
Creighton University is currently monitoring the H1N1 (Swine Flu) pandemic and has a plan prepared in the event H1N1 affects its students, faculty and staff. The Center for Health and Counseling staff are partnering with other offices throughout campus to ensure the health and well-being of students at Creighton.
For more information about H1N1 and Creighton's response, please visit....
Creighton Emergency Preparedness Website
Faculty Resources
Faculty--want to help get the word out on flu prevention and ways to be healthy? Download our powerpoint slides and use them in class or in your presentations!
Center for Health & Counseling FREE FLU POWERPOINT SLIDES
ON-LINE RESOURCES
For simple, straightfoward information on Influenza and other illnesses, visit...
"Shoo the Flu at CU" is a campaign aimed at providing seasonal flu vaccinations--for FREE--to all full-time Creighton University students while seasonal vaccine supplies are available!
CURRENT RESULTS
CU Students who have received Vaccine from CU Health Services:
-approximately 3200 seasonal flu vaccinations distributed
-approximately 800 H1N1 flu vaccinations distributed
SHOO THE FLU AT CU CLINICS
Help us vaccinate the student body for the flu season!
Future clinics will be posted as we receive additional vaccine.
PLEASE NOTE: 11-17-09
See Douglas County information below for H1N1 vaccine clinics.
http://www.douglascountyhealth.com/disease/Swine_flu/Clinic_index.php
WAYS TO PREVENT THE FLU....
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay Home when you are sick
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough
- Wash your hands
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Get Vaccinated
- Practice other good health habits
- Get Plenty of Rest
- Manage your Stress
- Eat a Well-Balanced Diet
- For more health information, you can also visit our Student Health 101 online newsletter!
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is Creighton doing to Shoo the Flu at CU?
Shoo the Flu at CU (pdf file)
How do I know if it REALLY is the FLU?
Is it Really the Flu? (pdf file)
Can I download a schedule of the Shoo the Flu Clinics? Yes!
September Schedule (pdf file) - October, November, & December Schedule (pdf file)
I have been told to "Socially Isolate" from others as I may have the flu. What does that mean?
Social Isolation Tips (pdf file)
What are the recommendations for the H1N1 Vaccine by the CDC?
CDC H1N1 Recommendations (pdf file)
Last Updated: 10-27-2009 at 8:00am