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SHS confirms two cases of influenza
Director of Student Health suggests covering coughs and washing hands as precautions
Issue date: 1/21/09 Section: News
Two cases of influenza were diagnosed at OSU in the last week. Both cases were confirmed on Jan. 13.
"These were the first cases we have seen this academic year," said Dr. Phillip C. Histand, director of Student Health Services in a news release.
The students presented classical symptoms of fever, body aches and headache, according to Histand.
For those who think they might have the flu, Histand recommended staying home. Symptoms include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches.
For those who aren't sure what they have, Histand recommended a visit to Student Health Services. Appointments can by made by calling (541) 737-WELL or stopping by the Plageman Building.
Covering a cough and washing hands are good ways to mitigate the spread of the flu virus.
Also, SHS offers flu vaccines. SHS is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
According to Histand, because flu season runs as late as April or May, the vaccine can become important in later months.
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
"These were the first cases we have seen this academic year," said Dr. Phillip C. Histand, director of Student Health Services in a news release.
The students presented classical symptoms of fever, body aches and headache, according to Histand.
For those who think they might have the flu, Histand recommended staying home. Symptoms include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches.
For those who aren't sure what they have, Histand recommended a visit to Student Health Services. Appointments can by made by calling (541) 737-WELL or stopping by the Plageman Building.
Covering a cough and washing hands are good ways to mitigate the spread of the flu virus.
Also, SHS offers flu vaccines. SHS is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
According to Histand, because flu season runs as late as April or May, the vaccine can become important in later months.
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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