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Swine flu update
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Prevention, symptoms and spread of the virus
News and events:
Check out our current newsletter.
Some the topics:
Student Health History Form
The completed form and a copy of your MMR immunization records are required by the Oregon State Health Division of all entering students taking at least nine (9) credit hours or more at WOU. For the form, instructions and more info
Or download/print
Blood Drives:
Each term, the Student Health and Counseling Center sponsors the American Red Cross’s Blood Drive. Notices and online updates are sent out to the campus and community as the terms blood drive approaches for individuals to make appointments online. learn more
Campus Wellness Challenge (CWC):
Designed to help set and achieve personal wellness goals, by keeping a log of food intake and activity levels. learn more
Peer Mentoring:
-Promoting healthy lifestyles
-Assisting the transition to college
-Providing services to peers/community. learn more
Check out the cold center!
Western's all new self-help station in the waiting room of the Health and Counseling center. Are you suffering from that pesky illness that accounts for up to 189 million school days lost each year? Come grab a kit and start working towards feeling better once again!
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Hours of operation:
8am -5pm mon thru fri
location: (map)
across from
Werner Center
ph: 503.838.8313
email: studenthealth@wou.edu |
Concerning the Swine Flu
Novel H1N1 Flu
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What is novel H1N1 (swine flu)?
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. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. (From the CDC website)
Prevention and spread of the virus
In the meantime, students can help prevent coming in contact or spreading flu virus by taking the following steps.
- Wash your hands often.
Washing them with soap and warm water for 15 to 20 seconds is an effective means of removing germs from your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based wipe or hand sanitizer.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Try to avoid your hand by using the crook of your arm. When using a tissue, dispose of it immediately and go and wash your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Avoid close contact with those who appear ill
- If you are ill, stay home and away from others as much as possible
- Get enough sleep and maintain a consistent and healthy diet
Swine flu symptoms
The symptoms for the Swine Flu Virus are the same as other flu symptoms.
- Fever (Usually high)
- Pronounced muscle aches throughout the body
- Headache
- Cough, sore throat and stuffed up or runny nose
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea ( mostly in children)
Flu symptoms differ from cold symptoms by the suddenness that one becomes ill and the over all intensity of the symptoms.
Stay well,
Luis Rosa
Director of Health and Counseling Services
Western Oregon University
Student Health and Counseling
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave.; Monmouth, OR 97361
ph:503.838.8313 or e-mail: studenthealth@wou.edu
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