H1N1 Information

In view of the upcoming influenza season, including H1N1, Northeastern Seminary and Roberts Wesleyan College are taking necessary precautions to monitor and address flu conditions. We are working closely with local, state, and federal officials as we identify and implement the best actions for our institution.

Here are a few steps (adapted from CDC recommendations) that we can all take in order to minimize the spread of the flu and keep our campus operating as usual:

• Practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after coughing and sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective
• Practice respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Immediately throw the tissue in the trash
• As much as possible, keep your hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Those symptoms commonly include the folllowing: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue
• If you are ill, please self-isolate at home until you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever reducing medicine
• As vaccine supplies come available (and especially if you are in a high risk group) get vaccinate.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely as it unfolds this fall, and will be in contact with you in the unlikely event that we need to cancel classes or other seminary events.

For the most up-to-date information on H1N1, visit www.flu.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.