Gustavus Adolphus College

If you have Influenza-like-illness symptoms

Fever greater than 100°F AND you have a cough or sore throat, you likely have the flu.  Other symptoms may include:

• Runny or stuffy nose
• Headaches and/or Body aches
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Top 10 things to do if you are a Gustie with the flu...

1. First, determine if you are at greater risk for developing complications.   Some common risk factors for complications are asthma, diabetes, and a weakened immune system.
2. If you have any of the risk factors for complications, please call a healthcare provider or go to Health Service or another local clinic for evaluation.
3. Fill out a Symptom Report Form on the Gustavus H1N1 Website.  Doing so will notify your professors and Health Service of your illness. 
4. Recover! Gustavus recommends that students go home for recovery while they are ill.  If this is not an option, it is recommended that students self-isolate to avoid the spread of infection to others.
5. Avoid close contact with others, especially those who might easily get the flu, such as people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, young children, and infants.  Elderly people appear to be at less of a risk for H1N1, but are at greater risk for Seasonal Influenza.
6. Clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often, especially after using tissues or coughing/sneezing into your hands.
7. Cover coughs and sneezes.
8. Drink clear fluids such as water, broth, or sports drinks.
9. Get plenty of rest.
10. Know when to seek medical attention!

Information obtained from the Center for Disease Control, Gustavus pandemic protocols, and flu.gov's Flu Reference – October 30, 2009