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Amherst College in Amherst says up to 6 students have tested positive A type flu, according to WWLP-TV.
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2 - 6 cases test positive for A type flu at Amherst College (MA)
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Re: 6 confirmed cases at Amherst College (MA)
Re: 6 confirmed cases at Amherst College (MA)
EDIT: 2 confirmed cases of type A flu with possibly up to 6 confirmed cases, here is the full story:
Possible swine flu hits
Amherst College
Updated: Thursday, 30 Apr 2009, 9:27 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 30 Apr 2009, 9:12 PM EDT
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - President of Amherst College Anthony Marx released a campus wide e-mail confirming that,
"...at least two, and perhaps six, students have tested positive for Type A influenza, which may be H1N1, commonly known as swine flu."
Below is that e-mail in it's entirety, just as we received it into our newsroom.
I am writing to let you know that at least two, and perhaps six, students have tested positive for Type A influenza, which may be H1N1, commonly known as swine flu. None of the students' cases are considered serious and all are responding well to treatment. The College is, however, taking a series of steps, described below, to contain the virus and to protect our community.
Background Facts:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has tested two of the College's recent flu cases, and both tested as probable for H1N1. Additionally, Dr. Warren Morgan, our Director of Health Services, believes it is possible that four other recent flu cases on campus could be swine flu. As a precaution, we are treating these four additional cases as if they were confirmed as swine flu.
Thus far, most swine flu cases in the United States have been relatively mild. A task force made up of representatives from Health Services, Dean of Students, Dean of Faculty, Physical Plant, Public Affairs, Campus Police and other offices has been assembled and will meet regularly to assess facts as they develop.
Next Steps:
After consulting with state and other health officials, we have decided that the campus will continue to operate regularly, while we continue to closely monitor the situation. We are taking a series of steps to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff at Amherst College as well as members of the surrounding community. Here are the steps we've taken so far:
Containment: As a precautionary measure, the six students who have tested positive for Type A influenza, and therefore who may have H1N1, will be isolated for up to seven days after the onset of symptoms.
Precaution: We are asking that anyone on campus exhibiting any kind of flu symptoms report to a medical practitioner immediately. Students should go to Health Services and faculty and staff should call their primary care physicians. Also, anyone who had close contact with students with influenza should also contact Health Services.
Precaution: We are asking that students with compromised immune systems, serious heart, lung, kidney or liver diseases, and diabetes contact Health Services for advice regarding precautionary measures. Staff and faculty members with similar issues should initially consult their personal physicians. The number at which to reach Health Services is 413-542-2266. Hours have been extended this evening through 9 p.m. and Health Services will be open tomorrow (Friday) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. When Health Services is closed on campus, students as usual should call the Campus Dispatcher at 542-2291 to arrange transportation to the U-Mass Health Services.
Curtailment of Certain Activities: Because social interaction, including parties, can increase the risk of exposure to and the spread of viral infections, we are canceling all parties that have been scheduled for this weekend. We also are asking that students with cough and flu symptoms report to Health Services, not attend classes, and stay in their rooms. We also ask that students, especially those with symptoms, limit their visits to public places.
Centers for Disease Control Information:
According to the CDC, symptoms for swine flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and may include some combination of the following:
* Fever, greater than 100 degrees F
* Sore throat
* Cough
* Stuffy nose
* Chills
* Headache
* Body aches and/or
* Fatigue
To prevent the spread of swine flu, the CDC suggests:
Avoiding contact with ill persons; covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze; and throwing used tissues in a trash can. After you cough or sneeze, washing your hands with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand gel.
Summary:
Although Dr. Morgan tells us that the flu cases treated thus far on campus have been relatively mild, and that the H1N1 Flu strain is not believed to pose a significant threat to healthy adults, the College believes that these precautionary steps are necessary and appropriate.
We are continuing to consult and follow the advice of public health authorities, and sharing developments with the College community through email and also at the following website:
https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/health/service/flu/node/107514 .
Parents requesting more information can call the Dean of Students office at 413-542-2337, and members of the public can contact the Office of Public Affairs at 413-542-2321.
Yours
Anthony Marx
President
Re: 6 confirmed cases at Amherst College (MA)
EDIT: 2 confirmed cases of type A flu with possibly up to 6 confirmed cases, here is the full story:
Possible swine flu hits
Amherst College
Updated: Thursday, 30 Apr 2009, 9:27 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 30 Apr 2009, 9:12 PM EDT
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - President of Amherst College Anthony Marx released a campus wide e-mail confirming that,
"...at least two, and perhaps six, students have tested positive for Type A influenza, which may be H1N1, commonly known as swine flu."
Below is that e-mail in it's entirety, just as we received it into our newsroom.
I am writing to let you know that at least two, and perhaps six, students have tested positive for Type A influenza, which may be H1N1, commonly known as swine flu. None of the students' cases are considered serious and all are responding well to treatment. The College is, however, taking a series of steps, described below, to contain the virus and to protect our community.
Background Facts:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has tested two of the College's recent flu cases, and both tested as probable for H1N1. Additionally, Dr. Warren Morgan, our Director of Health Services, believes it is possible that four other recent flu cases on campus could be swine flu. As a precaution, we are treating these four additional cases as if they were confirmed as swine flu.
Thus far, most swine flu cases in the United States have been relatively mild. A task force made up of representatives from Health Services, Dean of Students, Dean of Faculty, Physical Plant, Public Affairs, Campus Police and other offices has been assembled and will meet regularly to assess facts as they develop.
Next Steps:
After consulting with state and other health officials, we have decided that the campus will continue to operate regularly, while we continue to closely monitor the situation. We are taking a series of steps to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff at Amherst College as well as members of the surrounding community. Here are the steps we've taken so far:
Containment: As a precautionary measure, the six students who have tested positive for Type A influenza, and therefore who may have H1N1, will be isolated for up to seven days after the onset of symptoms.
Precaution: We are asking that anyone on campus exhibiting any kind of flu symptoms report to a medical practitioner immediately. Students should go to Health Services and faculty and staff should call their primary care physicians. Also, anyone who had close contact with students with influenza should also contact Health Services.
Precaution: We are asking that students with compromised immune systems, serious heart, lung, kidney or liver diseases, and diabetes contact Health Services for advice regarding precautionary measures. Staff and faculty members with similar issues should initially consult their personal physicians. The number at which to reach Health Services is 413-542-2266. Hours have been extended this evening through 9 p.m. and Health Services will be open tomorrow (Friday) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. When Health Services is closed on campus, students as usual should call the Campus Dispatcher at 542-2291 to arrange transportation to the U-Mass Health Services.
Curtailment of Certain Activities: Because social interaction, including parties, can increase the risk of exposure to and the spread of viral infections, we are canceling all parties that have been scheduled for this weekend. We also are asking that students with cough and flu symptoms report to Health Services, not attend classes, and stay in their rooms. We also ask that students, especially those with symptoms, limit their visits to public places.
Centers for Disease Control Information:
According to the CDC, symptoms for swine flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and may include some combination of the following:
* Fever, greater than 100 degrees F
* Sore throat
* Cough
* Stuffy nose
* Chills
* Headache
* Body aches and/or
* Fatigue
To prevent the spread of swine flu, the CDC suggests:
Avoiding contact with ill persons; covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze; and throwing used tissues in a trash can. After you cough or sneeze, washing your hands with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand gel.
Summary:
Although Dr. Morgan tells us that the flu cases treated thus far on campus have been relatively mild, and that the H1N1 Flu strain is not believed to pose a significant threat to healthy adults, the College believes that these precautionary steps are necessary and appropriate.
We are continuing to consult and follow the advice of public health authorities, and sharing developments with the College community through email and also at the following website:
https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/health/service/flu/node/107514 .
Parents requesting more information can call the Dean of Students office at 413-542-2337, and members of the public can contact the Office of Public Affairs at 413-542-2321.
Yours
Anthony Marx
President
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Re: 2 - 6 cases test positive for A type flu at Amherst College (MA)
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