SUNY Plattsburgh H1N1 General Information

H1N1 General Information

Click on the link to do a self-evaluation for the H1N1 Flu from the Flu.gov website.

Videos

Dr. Kathleen Camelo, Director of the Center for Health and Psychological Services, addresses many of the questions that students, faculty and staff have concerning the H1N1 Influenza.

General Concerns about H1N1

Student Concerns

Faculty Concerns

Posters

These posters can be downloaded and printed. Click on the poster name for the link.

Do You Feel Sick?

Cover Your Cough

LETTERS/EMAILS

Students

Parents

Faculty/Staff

LATEST H1N1 UPDATE

MONDAY, FEB. 15, 2010

Although the threat of an outbreak of H1N1 influenza has subsided for the present time, the staff of the Center for Student Health and Psychological Services at SUNY Plattsburgh is ever vigilant to the potential of another outbreak nationwide. Staff members have seen several instances of Influenza Like Illness, which have been verified as associated with the seasonal flu.

In an attempt to prevent wide spread outbreak of either H1N1 or the seasonal flu, the Center for Student Health and Psychological Services is offering both vaccines to all faculty, staff and students free of charge at the Health Center each week day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

For more information, contact the Health Center at 564-2187 or online at www.plattsburgh.edu/h1n1

SUNDAY, JAN. 17, 2010

The Center for Student Health and Psychological Services at SUNY Plattsburgh will offer H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines to all faculty, staff and students this coming Thursday, Jan. 21. The vaccines, in shot and nasal mist forms, will be offered free of charge at the Health Center between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

If you are unable to get the vaccine this Thursday, the Center for Student Health and Psychological Services will host another vaccine clinic after the semester has begun.

For more information, contact the Health Center at 564-2187 or online at www.plattsburgh.edu/h1n1

TUESDAY, DEC. 15, 2009

The fall semester has ended, and campus health officials were very pleased with the number of college students who received vaccinations for the H1N1 flu and the limited number of reported cases of Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) during the semester.

Dr. Kathleen Camelo, director of the Center for Student Health and Psychological Services, said the number of cases of ILI dropped significantly after Thanksgiving althought the Center's staff was concerned with the potential for additional illnesses when students returned for the last two weeks of the semester. She also report that the Center vaccinated more than 1,240 students since the beginning of the semester.

The Center will hold a vaccine clinic at the Center for faculty and staff on Thursday, Dec. 17, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis for both the intravenous and mist.

The potential for a new wave of the H1N1 flu or the seasonal flu hitting the campus is possible when students return in late January 2010 for the Spring semester with a potential final wave in April-May 2010. They urge all students who have yet to get the vaccines for the H1N1 and seasonal flu to do so during the break.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 2009 (9:00 A.M.)

This information was emailed to students Tuesday afternoon:

Thanksgiving Break begins Wednesday, Nov. 25, and will end on Monday, Nov. 30, when all classes will be back in session at their normal times.

While you are away on vacation, we ask you to help avoid the spread of influenza-like illness by continuing to practice healthy habits, including the following:

Getting the H1N1 vaccine. Limited quantities of the vaccine are available during regular hours at the Student Center for Health and Psychological Services on a walk-in basis.
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Have a nice vacation. We look forward to seeing you during your regular class periods starting Monday, Nov. 30.

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In other news:

The Center for Student Health and Psychological Services has vaccinated 1,240 students since the beginning of the semester.

Students can stop by the Student Health Center to receive an H1N1 shot or nasal mist during regular hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

The number of students showing up at the Student Health Center with Influenza Like Illness appears to be dropping off. There were 25 cases last week.

Some campus faculty and staff have been absent due to ILI. Chartwells also reports some absenteeism among its staff due to flu. However, campus services continue to operate as usual.

College officials still advise students and faculty they should obtain the H1N1 vaccine shot or nasal mist as soon as possible to protect them from ILI.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 2009

If you haven't received your FREE H1N1 vaccine yet, the Student Health Center will hold another clinic in Whiteface Residence Hall Lounge on Monday (Nov. 16), 6 - 8 p.m. It is free and open to all students (on and off-campus). Stop by to get a shot or the nasal mist.

FYI: Students can also stop by the Student Health Center to receive an H1N1 shot or nasal mist during regular hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

For more information on SUNY Plattsburgh's H1N1 response, visit http://www.plattsburgh.edu/h1n1

Newest Item:

Check out the new videos to the right. Dr. Kathleen Camelo, Director of the Center for Health and Psychological Services, provides answers to many of your questions.

(For Past Updates, Click Here)

REMEMBER:

If you come down with the flu and you are unable to go home, you should STAY IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL ROOM OR APARTMENT AWAY FROM OTHERS until your fever has gone for at least 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, except to get medical care or for other necessities.

This recommended isolation time will vary from individual to individual based upon the symptoms, but will most likely be between four and seven days.

We also ask everyone to practice good personal hygiene including:

Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

If you have questions that are not addressed on the Web site you can contact our Student Health Center which can be reached by e-mail at healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu.

Thank you for your assistance in our efforts to help ensure the well-being of all of students this academic year.

Stay Alert & Informed

Stay up to date on the latest developments of the outbreak by visiting the following Web sites:

Other Important Emergency Information Resources

National Weather Service - Plattsburgh and Northern New York Forecast
State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) - New York State
North Country Chapter - American Red Cross

Contact Information

For more information about SUNY Plattsburgh's response to the H1N1 (Swine) Flu, please contact:

Center for Student Health & Psychological Services
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Telephone

Student Health: (518) 564-2187
Psychological Services: (518) 564-3086
Emergency Services: Call 911 or University Police 564-2022
Toll-free: (866) 858-4089

Fax:

Health (518) 564-2188
Psychological Services (518) 564-2376

E-mail: healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu