Get the Facts About the Flu
Seasonal Flu
This year more than 2,000 Marquette students received the seasonal flu vaccine at sites throughout campus. A limited number of seasonal flu shots remain. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Student Health Service at (414) 288-7184.
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Novel H1N1 Flu (formerly referred to as swine flu)
Marquette University, in collaboration with local and state health officials, is closely monitoring the evolving H1N1 influenza (swine flu) situation and how it may impact campus.
H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled
Student Health Service will hold H1N1 vaccination clinics in the AMU first floor lobby Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 10 and 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The H1N1 vaccine is available at no cost to anyone with an MUID.
The H1N1 vaccine is also available by appointment in SHS. Marquette community members should call Student Health Service at 8-7184 for more information.
Seasonal flu vaccine is also still available to students and employees by calling Student Health Service for an appointment. Cost is $25.
Prevention Tips
To minimize spread of disease, in general, and H1N1 flu in particular, the campus community is urged to take common sense prevention steps:
- Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based cleaner, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your shirt sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Frequently clean your living quarters including surfaces such as doorknobs, refrigerator handles, computer keyboards, remote controls and countertops.
- Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Do not share cups or beverages.
- Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
If you do develop symptoms consistent with influenza, including fever, cough, sore throat and body aches, stay home from work, class and campus activities and minimize contact with others. CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours until after your fever is gone. For most students, the best place to recuperate will be at home with parents and family. We understand that it may not be possible for all students to go home and will have plans for students who will be unable to leave campus.
For Further Information
If you have questions or concerns about your symptoms, please contact the Student Health Service at (414) 288-7184.
Other helpful links include:
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
H1N1 Flu General Information
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
What To Do if You Get Flu-like Symptoms
- State of Wisconsin Pandemic Flu Resource:
What is Novel H1N1 Flu?
- City of Milwaukee Health Department:
What Do I Need to Know about H1N1 Flu? (brochure)
- City of Milwaukee Health Department:
H1N1 Flu Resources
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Asthma Information for Parents and Patients
- Wisconsin Division of Public Health:
Frequently Asked Questions about the H1N1 Vaccine
Marquette Student Health Service will provide members of the Marquette community with up-to-date information as it becomes available through this Web site or other campus communications, as necessary.
If you live in Wisconsin and have additional questions, 2-1-1 Wisconsin can connect you with information on a variety of subjects, including the flu. 2-1-1 service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. If you call from a cellular phone and encounter problems, dial 877-947-2211.
