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H1N1Flu
Students who are experiencing ILI (Influenza-Like Illness)
can be assessed by Health Services staff Monday to Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Students with flu-like symptoms are encouraged to visit
Health Services first, and NOT the Hospital Emergency Room.
If you are having signs of severe illness you should call
911 or go to the Emergency Room. Signs of severe illness
include:
• chest pain
• shortness of breath, wheezing
• severe or persistent vomiting
• high fever (>39°, lasting longer than 3 days)
and confusion
If you have influenza symptoms and you are at increased
risk (asthma, diabetic, chronic lung disease, immunocomprimised,
cardiac disease) for severe disease, you should seek health
care right away for early assessment and treatment.
Need
Help Deciding What to Do?
Reminder to all students:
Purchase a thermometer.
Email reportflu@nsac.ca
if you have flu-like symptoms.
The H1N1 vaccine is now available to all Nova Scotians.
Facts on
H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu)
**** New - NSAC
Pandemic Plan
Nova Scotia Health Protection and Promotions information
on HINI
Virus
Flu shots save lives! Protect yourself, your family
and friends…
For more information about flu shots,
see http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/cdpc/influenza.asp
Hand Hygiene Techniques
Video showing correct method of Hand
washing with soap and water
Video of correct method of Hand
washing using hand sanitizer
Specific recommendations for hand hygiene technique are
as follows:
• Rub a palmful of alcohol-based handrub over all
hand surfaces until dry.
• When washing hands, wet hands with water and apply
enough soap to cover all surfaces; rinse hands with water
and dry thoroughly with a single-use towel. Whenever possible,
use clean, running water. Avoid hot water, which may increase
the risk for dermatitis.
• Use the towel to turn off the tap or faucet, and
do not reuse the towel.
• Liquid, bar, leaf, or powdered soap is acceptable;
bars should be small and placed in racks that allow drainage
For more information, check the following website:
http://www.immunize.cpha.ca
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