Emergency Blog
What should I do if I get sick?
If you get sick with flu-like symptoms this flu season, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. Most people with 2009 H1N1 have had mild illness and have not needed medical care or antiviral drugs and the same is true of seasonal flu.
Should I wear a facemask?
The CDC recommends facemask and/or respirator use only for those who are caring for people with known, probable or suspected 2009 H1N1 or influenza-like illness. See full guidelines here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/masks.htm
When and how much of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine will be available?
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
World Health Organization (WHO) Alert Level 6
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A
(H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is
underway.
Although no cases of H1N1 Flu (swine flu) have been reported on the Ohio Northern University campus or in Hardin County, the University is implementing the initial steps of its emergency plan. This includes reminding students, faculty, staff and visitors of the importance of basic illness prevention measures:
1. Wash hands often and thoroughly
2. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
4. Practice good health habits
5. Stay home when sick
6. Students who do not feel well should go to the Student Health Center
The University’s comprehensive plan includes monitoring overall student health and absenteeism and taking appropriate steps to prevent or slow influenza spread. Those measures can involve a number of steps, up to and including closing the campus and/or moving current classes to distance learning options.
Emergency supplies, food and support equipment and personnel are available, if needed.
This page will keep you up-to-date on preparations ONU is taking to reduce transmission of the illness, maintain essential services and reduce the impact of the illness.
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
Medical, Health and Emergency Supplies for Home
Taking Care of A Sick Person in Your Home
What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
For other ONU emergency information click here