H1N1 Virus                                                                                                                                        
Radford University will continue to work with the RU health clinic, local, state, and federal health agencies and the Virginia Commonwealth Office of Emergency Preparedness in preparing for flu outbreak on the campus and will continue to update the campus community as new information becomes available. Additional resources and announcements linked on this page will be updated and added on a regular basis.

                                                          Radford University Information Releases

                     STUDENT HEALTH CENTER H1N1 UPDATE -  OCTOBER 24, 2009

      - Radford University Reports First Confirmed Case of Novel H1N1 (Sept 4, 2009)  
       -Student H1N1 Self-Isolation Procedures
      - H1N1 Parent and Family information release
      - Radford University N1H1 Protocol
      - Back-to-School at Radford University Includes Preparation For Upcoming Flu Season
                                                                                                         
                                              H1N1 General Information 
The following information and links are from various resources including the Centers for Disease Control, US Department of Health and Human Services, Virginia Department of Health, and regional health resources.

• Novel H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Resource List (Sept 15)
• American College Health Association: Guidelines Document for Managing H1N1 Flu (Sept 9)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Flu.gov)
• Flu Activity Map (CDC)
• Q & A for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
• Virginia Department of Health - Virginia Guidance for H1N1

STUDENTS
Podcasts are available for viewing at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Podcast Site covering a range of subjects including H1N1 information, prevention, treatment, and hygiene. Additional information  links are listed below.

• RU Student Health Services
• CDC Action Steps for Students to Prevent the Spread of Flu
•  Student H1N1 Self-Isolation Procedures (Sept 4, 2008)

RU Staff
Interim CDC Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education provides up to date information on institutional recommendations for higher institutions. For staff H1N1 preventative and response video podcasts go to the CDC Podcast site. Additional information  links are listed below.

• CDC Action Steps for Faculty and Staff to Prevent the Spread of Flu

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