H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information
Current as of Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 12:59 pm:
The H1N1 (referred to as "novel", and previously "swine") virus is expected to be the predominant flu virus in the United States through 2009-10. The virus is in our local community and expected to be on campus throughout the flu season. This website will be updated with current campus information and advice.
Individuals are encouraged to limit their risk by following the advice of national health groups. In summary:
- Wash your hands frequently or use alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- Cough in your sleeve or cover your cough with a tissue (discard tissue and wash hands).
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Do not share food, drink, or utensils. Germs spread this way.
- Avoid contact with ill persons and practice good hygiene if someone in your home is ill. Facemasks may be worn by those with the flu to limit its spread. Masks are not suggested for healthy people.
- STAY HOME IF YOU ARE ILL. Avoid going out until your fever is gone for 24 hours without medicine to keep the fever down. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.
- Protect yourself with seasonal flu vaccine. Check this website for information about the H1N1 vaccine and its availability later this fall. Priority groups for H1N1 vaccine may include people up to age 24, and those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart/lung diseases, or a weakened immune system.
Updates from the University
Guide for Students: If you or your roommate have the flu (updated 11/6/09) »
November 10, 2009
This year the flu season has begun early and it will probably affect large numbers of people.
Message from the Director of Student Health and Counseling »
November 9, 2009
Dear Campus Community,
I strongly urge all current HSU students, staff, and faculty aged 24 and younger to participate in one of the following H1N1 (swine) flu NO-COST vaccination events offered at the following campus venues:
- Friday, Nov 13 Jolly Giant Commons 2nd Floor 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Tuesday, Nov 17 University Center South Lounge 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday, Nov 18 Jolly Giant Commons 2nd Floor 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Campus H1N1 Clinics Start Nov. 13 »
November 9, 2009
Humboldt State University will start a series of no-cost H1N1 vaccination clinics on Friday, November 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jolly Giant Commons, second floor. Subsequent clinics are set for Tuesday, November 17, in the University Center South Lounge, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Jolly Giant Commons, second floor. Vaccinations will be administered by a nurse.
H1N1 Influenza Vaccination at HSU FAQ’s »
November 6, 2009
H1N1 Vaccinations on Campus, Nov. 17-18 »
October 30, 2009
Humboldt State University students, faculty and staff under the age of 25 can receive the vaccination for H1N1 (swine) flu, Nov. 17-18. The location is still being determined.
Message to Students from the Director of Student Health and Counseling »
October 21, 2009
Students,
The campus has received confirmation that Art Professor Wayne Knight’s death earlier this morning was due to complications brought on by H1N1 (swine) flu. His death is a terrible loss for our campus community. It is also an important reminder of the need to take H1N1 seriously.
Message to Faculty and Staff from the Director of Student Health and Counseling »
October 21, 2009
Faculty and Staff,
The campus has received confirmation that Art Professor Wayne Knight’s death earlier this morning was due to complications brought on by H1N1 (swine) flu. His death is a terrible loss for our campus community. It is also an important reminder of the need to take H1N1 seriously.
HSU Professor Dies of Flu-related Complications »
October 21, 2009
Arcata – M. Wayne Knight, 60, a Professor of Art at Humboldt State University, died the morning of Oct. 21 at Mad River Hospital of complications brought on by H1N1 influenza. He had been hospitalized for a number of days.
Message from the President »
October 21, 2009
Dear Campus Community:
This is a sad day for Humboldt State University.
Early this morning we learned that Wayne Knight, a professor in the Art Department, died at Mad River Community Hospital after being hospitalized for a number of days. We have lost a friend and dedicated professor who will be sorely missed.
HSU Flu Vaccines Update »
October 16, 2009
As of October 15, HSU’s Student Health Center has a small supply of both injection and nasal spray vaccine for seasonal flu. The supply is small because distribution nationwide is sporadic. It is available to students during immunization hours (9 – 11:30 a.m. and 2 – 4 p.m. on non-furlough days), and to staff and faculty on Wednesday mornings from 8-9 a.m., as the inventory allows. Friday University Notices carry word of the clinics.
H1N1 Flu Update »
September 17, 2009
As discussed in a previous all campus memo, the H1N1 (swine) flu is now occurring in the campus community as well as the surrounding community. The several known student cases have been similar in severity to seasonal flu. Because H1N1 is the dominant circulating influenza strain, we are no longer testing to determine the type of flu individuals have contracted.