H1N1 flu (also referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of novel H1N1 flu was underway.
At this time, there are no changes to University operations or activities as a result of H1N1 flu. This website will be updated regularly with current information and links to other resources about H1N1 flu.
The Center for Health and Wellbeing will be offering several H1N1 vaccination clinics to the UVM community over the next several weeks and months. UVM is working closely with the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) to secure our vaccine. VDH in turn must accept vaccine as available from the national supply system. We are hopeful that in the near future we will be able to provide a number of doses of the injectable form of the vaccine, and we expect the supply of this vaccine formulation to improve substantially in coming weeks. As vaccine becomes available, we will notify you about times and locations through email and this website.
If you have mild flu symptoms, campus health officials urge you to stay home or in your residence hall room to avoid making others sick. You should remain at home or in your residence hall room, except to get medical care or for other necessities, until your fever has been gone for at least 24 hours. Additional advice about how to avoid spreading the flu is available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you have severe symptoms, or if you are at high risk for complications from the flu, contact your health care provider or seek medical care. (People at high risk for flu complications include those with such conditions as diabetes, asthma and obesity). Your health care provider will decide whether flu testing or treatment is needed.
In an emergency, call 911.
Last modified November 05 2009 09:19 AM
