Updated September 1, 2009

H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Awareness

H1N1 information for Higher Education

Tips from the Oklahoma State Department of Health to protect yourself and others from the flu:

1. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
   Remember to properly dispose of your used tissues and wash your hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand gel immediately afterward.
2. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
   When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
3. Stay home when you are sick.
   Staying home from work, school, errands, sporting events, activities and group gatherings will help prevent others from catching your illness. Stay home at least 24 hours after your fever has ended.
4. Wash your hands often.
   Frequent hand washing will help protect you from germs.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
   Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Practice good health habits.
   Get adequate sleep, drink lots of water, eat a healthy diet, and don't smoke.

Download this flier of tips to avoid the flu and post it in your workplace, home, or study area.

Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis recently sent an update to OSU students, faculty, and staff with updated information on OSU's preparations for H1N1 flu. Oklahoma State University-Tulsa continues to monitor the situation and educate students, faculty and staff about the virus.

Helpful Links

Q&A: Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You

General H1N1 Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

PandemicFlu.gov

Oklahoma State Department of Health

OSU Campus Safety H1N1 Information