Announcement: H1N1 Update

There has been an increase in the number of reported cases of
H1N1 in our community. While we are presently still at Level 0, we
recommend increased diligence to limit the potential for further
contamination. Please help our community by taking the following
precautions:

If you are ill remain at home until you do not have a fever for at least
24 hours without a fever reducer; cover your cough, wash your hands.

Remember to contact your medical provider before seeking care, because
of symptoms are mild you may not require treatment. Please call the
Health and Counseling office between 9am and 6pm at (718)399-4542 or
(718)679-4604 for a consultation with a medical provider.

Faculty members please remember to discourage students who are ill from
attending class by relaxing attendance standards and by providing
appropriate make-up opportunities.

If you are not ill, please avoid contact with those who are ill, wash
your hands frequently, get plenty of sleep and eat well.

If you experience any of the following warning signs seek emergency
medical care by calling 911 or Pratt Safety and Security at (718)
636-3540:

- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Persistent vomiting
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Flu-like symptoms improve, but then return with fever and worse cough

Medical staff from Health and Counseling will be working closely with
instructors to request excused Absences for students with Influenza-like
Illnesses.

We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with the
community about the level of infection. Should you need additional
information please refer to the Health and Counseling website at:

http://www.pratt.edu/student_life/student_services/health_counseling/h1n1/

--
Announcements are also available on the web at http://announce.pratt.edu/
and via RSS at http://announce.pratt.edu/atom.xml