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WIU H1N1 (Swine Influenza) Information
Public health officials within the United States and around the world are investigating outbreaks of H1N1 (Swine Influenza). The outbreak is ongoing and additional cases are expected. At this time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that non-essential travel to Mexico be suspended. Western Illinois University will continue to monitor the CDC recommendations and update the campus as needed. Please become familiar with swine flu symptoms and precautions. Public health authorities recommend the following:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and 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 hand cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, as germs spread more easily that way.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you get sick, the CDC recommends you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Symptoms of H1N1 (Swine Influenza) are similar to seasonal influenza and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people have also reported diarrhea and vomiting. Students experiencing symptoms should call Beu Health Center at 309-298-1888, employees should contact their health care provider.
WIU Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (PDF)
WIU Health News Releases
- Influenza Self-Care, Prevention Tips
- H1N1 Absence Policy Discon't
- H1N1 Prevention, Policy Info
- H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
- H1N1 Vaccines; Prevention/Self-Care Tips
- H1N1 Injectable Clinic 11/11
- H1N1 Nasal Spray Clinic 11/10
- H1N1 Nasal Spray Clinic 11/3
- Addt'l H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Clinic 10/28
- H1N1/Seasonal Flu Self-Care
- H1N1 Nasal Vaccine Clinic
- Protocol for Seeking Medical Attention; Reporting Illness
- H1N1 Update (10/19)
- Probable Case of H1N1 at WIU-Macomb
- H1N1 Vaccine Update
- Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics a Success
- Clean Hands Week
- Seasonal Flu Clinics: Students
- H1N1 Discussion
- H1N1 Prevention & Preparedness
- "Stay Healthy!" [video]
- H1N1 Absence Policy
- H1N1 Information
- Confirmed H1N1 Virus at WIU
- Goldfarb: Letter to Campus
- H1N1 Update
- Pandemic Website
- Study Abroad Trip Canceled; Swine Flu Update
- WIU Pandemic Response Plan Online
- Swine Flu Update: Nonessential Travel to Mexico Halted
- Swine Flu Info
- More University News
General Information
- Special Edition of Student Health 101
- McDonough County Health Department
- Rock Island County Health Department
- Information from the U.S. CDC
- Things You Can Do
- Plan & Prepare
- International Info
- American Psychological Association Managing Your Anxiety About Swine Flu
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Swine Flu FAQ
