As many of you are aware, cases of the Swine Flu have been reported in the U.S., with each individual experiencing mild “flu-like” symptoms.  There have been no reported cases on the University of Memphis campus.

As a precaution, you are encouraged to seek immediate medical attention if you experience “flu-like” symptoms by visiting the Student Health Services or your primary care physician.

Information is available on the CDC Swine Flu web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.  Or, you may contact Student Health Services at 678-2287.  Additional guidance is available using the following links:

http://ehs.memphis.edu/pandemicprotectemployees.html

Memphis-Shelby County Office of Emergency Preparedness
http://www.mscema.org/

What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

• Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
• If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Sincerely,

Shirley C. Raines, President