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32 cases of Swine flu at University of Kansas and rising...

Re: 32 cases of Swine flu at University of Kansas and rising...

RosesRPurple said:
and 6 new cases occurring each day...

http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-story-ku-swine-flu-082209,0,4214835.story

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/a...raging-swine-flu-victims-isolate-/?city_local

KU's website info on Pandemic flu:

http://www.alerts.ku.edu/
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LAWRENCE, KAN - Less than one week into the new school year, the University of Kansas is dealing with an outbreak of swine flu, and officials say that they are working to control the spread of the virus from taking over the campus.

Officials say that there are 32 confirmed cases of H1N1, or swine flu, on the campus so far, and they say that it is spreading at a rate of six new cases per day.

Health officials have warned that the disease was coming, and campus officials say that they are trying to prevent it from spreading further.

"So we're not surprised," said KU spokesman Todd Cohen. "What our focus is now is trying to contain it and trying to keep the number of cases as low as we can."

The KU Student Health Center laboratory is testing and treating students for the virus, which has been spreading through the campus housing complexes.

http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-story-ku-swine-flu-082209,0,4214835.story
 
Re: 32 cases of Swine flu at University of Kansas and rising...

Updated: 10:00 AM Aug 24, 2009

KU Reports Several Cases Of H1N1, Campus Still Open

The University of Kansas is reporting several cases of H1N1 cases on campus and warns that a strong recurrence of the flu virus is expected this fall and winter. Video Included
Posted: 9:53 AM Aug 24, 2009


The University of Kansas is reporting several cases of H1N1 cases on campus and warns that a strong recurrence of the flu virus is expected this fall and winter.

The school is asking anyone diagnosed with H1N1 to either go home or to isolate themselves until they have recovered. No buildings have closed, and the school says has no plans to do so.

Students who become ill or have health concerns are asked to call Student Health Services at (785) 864-9583 to speak with a nurse. Students who are ill should contact professors to make arrangements to keep up on coursework.

video link:

http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/54540597.html
 
Re: 32 cases of Swine flu at University of Kansas and rising...

Friend just texted me they are up to 47 cases as of sunday...evidently they called to get an update from KU.

Anyone know of any hospitalizations?
 
Swine flu slams colleges before vaccine arrives

Swine flu slams colleges before vaccine arrives

Swine flu slams colleges before vaccine arrives

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

Swine flu already is affecting students at U.S. colleges that have started their fall semester -- long before a vaccine arrives on the campuses.

More than 30 University of Kansas students have come down with the virus. And similar reports from elsewhere in the nation are likely to increase as more college classes start.

(My daughter began her fall semester at the University of Oklahoma today, so fingers already are crossed back here in KC.)

College authorities say they will urge their students to get the swine flu vaccine -- when it arrives, which isn't scheduled for up to two months or well into October.

That means millions of university students potentially will be exposed to the virus in the coming weeks.

Some will just have to stay at home or in their apartments/dorms for a few days until they feel better.

Some may end up in a hospital.

And in the worst case scenario, some college students may die, specifically because the swine flu seems to be targeting a number of young and usually healthy people.

Until the vaccine arrives, university administrators are offering the by-now standard advice: Wash hands regularly, sneeze into your sleeve and don't go to class if you are sick.

http://voices.kansascity.com/node/5567
 
Re: 32 cases of Swine flu at University of Kansas and rising...

KU Dealing with More than 200 H1N1 Flu Cases

Update: KU now has 243 cases of suspected H1N1 Flu. They had 59 new cases Wednesday.

School officials are asking students not to use the student clinic if they don't need to so they can deal with the cases.

Meanwhile, K-State reports eleven probable cases of the illness on campus.

So far, Emporia State, Wichita State and Friends University have not had any reported cases.


http://www.kwch.com/Global/story.asp?S=10976760
 
Re: 32 cases of Swine flu at University of Kansas and rising...

Definitely spreading faster than 6 new cases per day now. Any idea on what day this latest update occurred? Was it 3, 4 or 5 (or more) days after the rate of 6 was reported?

6 -> 59

Pathfinder said:
K They had 59 new cases Wednesday.
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Re: 32 cases of Swine flu at University of Kansas and rising...

University of Kansas flu page

http://www.alert.ku.edu/


Posted 08/30/2009 11:39AM KU urges students with mild flu symptoms to stay home, but call health center

The University of Kansas is advising otherwise healthy students experiencing flu-like symptoms ? such as fever and a cough ? to stay home and call for assistance instead of visiting the student health center in person. This reflects evidence that, in general, students with flu-like symptoms are reporting mild symptoms that do not require medical treatment.
?We still want the students to call us and talk to a nurse or doctor. But if they are generally healthy young adults, there is no need to come down physically to the center,? said Carol Seager, director of Student Health Services. ?The best thing they can do is isolate themselves at home until they are better and no longer infectious.?
In response to the predicted strong reoccurrence of the H1N1 (swine) flu virus this fall, the university has been aggressively identifying students with flu-like symptoms and asking them to isolate at home or in their apartments until 24 hours after fever has abated. The university is also advising students to wash hands and cover their coughs to hinder the spread of any flu viruses.
Students who have no chronic medical condition may call (785) 864-9583 and talk with a nurse, who will assist them with home care instructions, isolation and answer questions. If flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough, students are advised to call Student Health Services or their medical providers immediately.
Students who do have a chronic condition may either call the same number to make an appointment or visit the center.


Status update:
Sunday, Aug, 30: Presently 291 students are reporting flu-like symptoms and thus could have H1N1(swine) flu and a strong reoccurrence of H1N1 is expected this fall and winter. People who live in close proximity to many others -- like college students in group living situations -- may be at increased risk for H1N1. Health officials are not conducting lab tests to confirm cases of H1N1 unless an underlying chronic illness or other pre-existing health concern dictates the need for a test. If you have flu-like symptoms, it is assumed you may have H1N1.
 
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