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H1N1 Flu Information
This page provides information about H1N1 flu (also known as "swine flu") to the university community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended changing references to the new flu strain from "swine flu" to H1N1 influenza A flu virus. Included are helpful tips for incorporating the simplest steps into your everyday routine to help you stay healthy and links to the latest information about H1N1 flu for you and your family.
ASU's Campus Health Service cold and flu care kits: Students can pick up cold and flu care kits from Campus Health Service that contains supplies that will help students if they get sick. The kit contains a thermometer, nasal decongestant, ibuprofen, cough syrup, hand sanitizer, face masks and directions for medications contained in the kit. Kits are available for $10 each at campus health service locations.
World Health Organization raises pandemic level from Phase 5 to Phase 6 for H1N1 Flu:
Phase 5 is characterized by human-to-human spread of the virus into at least two countries in one WHO region. While most countries will not be affected at this stage, the declaration of Phase 5 is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.
Phase 6, the pandemic phase, is characterized by community level outbreaks in at least one other country in a different WHO region in addition to the criteria defined in Phase 5. Designation of this phase will indicate that a global pandemic is under way.
ASU Homepage story link about H1N1 flu.
Community Information and Referral has opened a 24-hour H1N1 flu hotline at 602.263.8856 and 1.800.352.3792.
How Should I Manage Anxiety or Worry About H1N1 Flu?
Information about how to manage anxiety about H1N1 flu can be obtained from the American Psychological Association.