Monday, April 27, 2009

Swine Flu - Symptoms & Ways of Protecting Yourself and Others

SMCCD HEALTH ALERT: SWINE FLU

The state of California is on a heightened surveillance alert for possible Swine Influenza. 7 cases have been confirmed in Southern California. This is an unusual strain of Swine Flu and can possibly be transmitted from human-to-human. Therefore, anyone who has recently traveled to Southern California or Mexico and subsequently becomes ill with a fever and respiratory illness should be tested for this virus.

SYMPTOMS

Swine Flu Symptoms are similar to regular influenza, and include:
  • Fever
  • Sore Throat
  • Cough
  • Body aches
  • Vomiting and diarrhea can also occur.

ANYONE WITH A FEVER OVER 100 F, ACCOMPANIED BY A COUGH OR SORE THROAT, SHOULD BE TESTED FOR SWINE FLU.

WAYS OF PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS
  • STAY HOME IF YOU ARE ILL, AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A FEVER
  • AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE SICK
  • COVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN COUGHING/SNEEZING
  • WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY
  • AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH
If you have any questions please call your physician or,

CSM Health Center: (650) 574-6396

Skyline Health Center: (650) 738-4270

Canada Health Center: (650) 306-3309

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

2 additional study rooms now available!

We are pleased to announce that study Rooms 352 and 353 are available for student use!

Sign up sheets are posted on the door for each room.