Influenza A/H1N1 Information
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A Message from the Dean
For the Keystone College Community
A Message from the Campus Response Team
Dear Keystone Family Members:
Keystone has long recognized the importance of emergency preparedness and is committed to protecting the safety, health, and well-being of our campus community.
On Thursday, June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization raised the pandemic alert level to Phase 6, indicating that a sustained community-level transmission of the virus is taking place in more than one region of the world. WHO's decision to raise the pandemic alert level to Phase 6 is a reflection of the spread of the virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus.
As we are all aware, the outbreak of the A/H1N1 influenza virus is a matter of concern and widespread attention. Our Campus Response Team and Health Services Department are vigilant in keeping abreast of the situation as it unfolds. Keystone College has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) which is being used to guide our decisions and actions. We have tested our plan on many occasions through participation in numerous drills and exercise, all of which have enhanced our ability to respond quickly and effectively if an emergent situation warrants implementation of the Emergency Action Plan.
Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still advise the following:
- Wash hands frequently or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home when you are sick to prevent others from catching your illness
- Seek medical attention if you have flu-like symptoms
Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, contact Keystone College Health Services at 945-8022 or your primary care physician:
- fever
- body aches
- lethargy
- lack of appetite
- coughing
Additional Information
Additional information about A/H1N1 influenza virus can be found at these websites:
Information can also be obtained by calling the Pennsylvania Department of Health at 1-877-PA-HEALTH.
The College will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates at this website as they become available. Additionally, time-sensitive information will be disseminated via the College Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS). If you are not currently enrolled in WENS, please utilize the enrollment link on the Keystone webpage to be included in the alert notification network.
Jan Kaskey
Chair, Campus Response Team