H1N1
An Important Message About H1N1
Last updated on November 12, 2009
Lansing Community College will be hosting a vaccination clinic for targeted groups of students and employees. More information can be found on the vaccinations site.
More information about the H1N1 vaccine can can found in the
following document.
What to Do about Flu on Campus
- Students and employees with flu-like symptoms are advised to stay home. Those with symptoms should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever (100º Fahrenheit or 38º Celsius) or signs of a fever (chills, feel very warm, flushed appearance, or sweating). It will be hard to tell if someone who is sick has H1N1 flu or seasonal flu.
- Students and employees at higher risk of complications from flu are encouraged to check with their health care provider about their options. Those at higher risk include children younger than 5 years of age, pregnant women, people of any age with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, or heart disease) and people 65 years of age and older.
- To help the college monitor the scope of the flu on campus, a hotline--517-483-5358—has been set up for use by LCC students and employees to report symptoms of flu-like illness. Reports also can be sent to Emergency Management and Safety Services Coordinator Paul Pirrotta at 483-1806 or pirrotp@lcc.edu. Names and phone numbers of the callers are not required. Callers will be asked to state the date when their symptoms began and which campus they work on or attend. Faculty and supervisors may report on behalf of a student or employee as well.
What to Do to Prevent Flu on Campus
- Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Hand sanitizers have been placed in high-traffic areas in all LCC buildings.
- Stay home if you are sick or caring for a loved one with symptoms.
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue, covering your nose and mouth as you do so. When a tissue is not available, cover coughs or sneezes using your elbow or shoulder instead of your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. That’s how germs spread.
- Try to avoid handshaking and other such social contacts.
- Avoid crowds since the flu virus ordinarily cannot spread beyond three feet.
- Get a seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available.
- Check with your health care provider if you have symptoms of the flu (fever, aches, chills, worsening cough).
- Stay informed (www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ and lcc.edu/news/specialreports/H1N1/)
Latest News on H1N1 Vaccinations
The federal government will begin sending a limited amount of vaccine doses to Michigan this week. Ingham County expects to first receive a limited number of spray doses meant for small children, followed by supplies of injectable doses in the weeks that follow.
By mid-December there is expected to be a sufficient supply to cover the people who want protection. Paul Pirrotta is working with the local health department to arrange for free employee and student vaccinations on campus in November.
Stay Informed
We urge faculty, staff, students and parents to stay informed of the latest H1N1 developments. As information about this outbreak is constantly changing, please check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/h1n1 and the World Health Organization at www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/ for the most up-to-date information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Paul Pirrotta at 483-1806 or 582-5052.
