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SD College Students Prepare For H1N1
Dozens of colleges and universities across the United States are reporting cases of H1N1 as students return to class. And the state of South Dakota has already reported more than 100 cases so far this year. So, is there a cause for concern at State universities?
As South Dakota State students moved into Waneta Hall Saturday afternoon, was H1N1 on their minds?
"Probably not at all," said Michelle Bach, whose son attends SDSU.
"I don't think so," added Jill Stark, whose daughter attends SDSU.
But their parents are aware of the many risks of living in close quarters.
"Probably not any more concerned than I would be over some of the other stuff in the past," Stark said. "Things like meningitis or however many years ago they had the bird flu."
Because students share sinks and bathrooms, the potential for H1N1 to spread is higher in dorms. And some parents are making sure their college students are prepared.
"I made sure he had hand sanitizer packed and brought that with him," Bach said. "And I'm just reminding him of the things he already knows."
In mid-October, South Dakota residents will have the chance to get the H1N1 vaccine. And that has parents considering what measures are best for their children.
"I think I'd kind of like to wait and reserve judgements on the health risks for those shots first," Stark said.
"My son hasn't had the virus shot yet," Bach said. "I'll make sure he gets that so he is less susceptible to getting the virus."
While different parents showed different levels of concern over H1N1, they're not worrying about it too much overall since they know their children can get sick in a variety of ways.
"Kids are bound to get sick anyway," Bach said. "And hopefully, with him getting vaccinated, it won't be something that I'll have to worry about"
"If she's going to get sick, she's going to get sick," Stark said. "And we'll have to take care of things at that time."
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Dozens of colleges and universities across the United States are reporting cases of H1N1 as students return to class. And the state of South Dakota has already reported more than 100 cases so far this year. So, is there a cause for concern at State universities?
As South Dakota State students moved into Waneta Hall Saturday afternoon, was H1N1 on their minds?
"Probably not at all," said Michelle Bach, whose son attends SDSU.
"I don't think so," added Jill Stark, whose daughter attends SDSU.
But their parents are aware of the many risks of living in close quarters.
"Probably not any more concerned than I would be over some of the other stuff in the past," Stark said. "Things like meningitis or however many years ago they had the bird flu."
Because students share sinks and bathrooms, the potential for H1N1 to spread is higher in dorms. And some parents are making sure their college students are prepared.
"I made sure he had hand sanitizer packed and brought that with him," Bach said. "And I'm just reminding him of the things he already knows."
In mid-October, South Dakota residents will have the chance to get the H1N1 vaccine. And that has parents considering what measures are best for their children.
"I think I'd kind of like to wait and reserve judgements on the health risks for those shots first," Stark said.
"My son hasn't had the virus shot yet," Bach said. "I'll make sure he gets that so he is less susceptible to getting the virus."
While different parents showed different levels of concern over H1N1, they're not worrying about it too much overall since they know their children can get sick in a variety of ways.
"Kids are bound to get sick anyway," Bach said. "And hopefully, with him getting vaccinated, it won't be something that I'll have to worry about"
"If she's going to get sick, she's going to get sick," Stark said. "And we'll have to take care of things at that time."
http://www.keloland.com/News/NewsDetail6371.cfm?Id=89359