With the recent outbreak of Swine Flu, here's some preventative measures you can take to help yourself stay healthy and reduce the spread of this and all flues.
1. Wash your hands frequently. Use sanitizer.TREATMENT MEASURES
2. Drink lots of fluids, especially water and electrolytes (like Gatorade).
3. Stay away from sick people.
4. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
6. Avoid unnecessary contact, like hand-shaking or other social touching.
1. If you experience flu-like symptoms, assume that you may have contracted the illness.Here at Skeen Library foam hand sanitizers have been placed on all three floors next to the water fountains to help facilitate easy and convenient hand washing.
2. STAY HOME. Do not come to campus if you are sick.
3. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. Antiviral drugs are available and they are effective.
4. STAY HYDRATED. Extreme cases (like those reported in Mexico) were a result of dehydration, which led to pneumonia and further complications.
The best preventative measure is to wash your hands often.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND UPDATES:
New Mexico Tech Home Page
Pandemic Flu .gov
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