Campus H1N1 Information
H1N1 injectable and intranasal vaccines now available on campus...
The Office of Health, Counseling and Prevention Services is offering the H1N1 vaccine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in University Center 440 to NKU students, staff and faculty as well as the general public. We now have a supply of the injectable vaccine (approved for adults of all ages and children over age 4; also considered safe for pregnant women and persons with compromised immune systems) in addition to the intranasal vaccine (approved for healthy individuals between the ages of 2 and 49). Administration fee of $5, cash only. For more information, contact HCPS at (859) 572-5650 or visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/general.htm.
UPDATE: November 6, 2009 (2:35 p.m. ET)
36 Confirmed Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of 36 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU will no longer be reporting probable cases.
Keep in mind that this number is cumulative for the semester and does not mean that the university currently has 36 active H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: October 29, 2009 (9:03 a.m. ET)
32 Confirmed Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of 32 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU will no longer be reporting probable cases.
Keep in mind that this number is cumulative for the semester and does not mean that the university currently has 32 active H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: October 22, 2009 (8:34 a.m. ET)
23 Confirmed Cases; 22 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of 23 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 22 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has 23 active H1N1 cases and 22 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: October 13, 2009 (2:45 p.m. ET)
16 Confirmed Cases; 22 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of 16 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 22 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has 16 active H1N1 cases and 22 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: October 8, 2009 (9:56 a.m. ET)
11 Confirmed Cases; 21 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of 11 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 21 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has 11 active H1N1 cases and 21 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: October 1, 2009 (11:14 a.m. ET)
10 Confirmed Cases; 19 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of 10 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 19 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has 10 active H1N1 cases and 19 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: September 23, 2009 (11:24 a.m. ET)
Eight Confirmed Cases; 14 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of eight confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 14 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has eight active H1N1 cases and 14 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: September 21, 2009 (1:20 p.m. ET)
Seven Confirmed Cases; 14 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of seven confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 14 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has seven active H1N1 cases and 14 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: September 11, 2009 (4 p.m. ET)
Seven Confirmed Cases; 11 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of seven confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 11 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has seven active H1N1 cases and 11 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: September 11, 2009 (11:25 a.m. ET)
Six Confirmed Cases; 11 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of six confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 11 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has six active H1N1 cases and 11 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: September 10, 2009 (9:15 a.m. ET)
Five Confirmed Cases; 11 Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University has seen a total of five confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza this fall. NKU also has seen 11 known probable cases.
Keep in mind that these numbers are cumulative for the semester and do not mean that the university currently has five active H1N1 cases and 11 active probable H1N1 cases.
UPDATE: September 9, 2009 (8:35 a.m. ET)
Five Confirmed Cases; Nine Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University currently has five confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza. NKU also currently has nine known probable cases.
UPDATE: September 8, 2009 (8:43 a.m. ET)
Five Confirmed Cases; Six Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University currently has five confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza. NKU also currently has six known probable cases.
UPDATE: September 3, 2009 (10:45 a.m. ET)
Four Confirmed Cases; Six Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University currently has four confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza. NKU also currently has six known probable cases.
UPDATE: September 3, 2009 (8:45 a.m. ET)
Four Confirmed Cases; Four Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University currently has four confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza. NKU also currently has four known probable cases.
UPDATE: September 3, 2009 (8:35 a.m. ET)
Four Confirmed Cases; Three Probable Cases
Northern Kentucky University currently has four confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza. NKU also currently has three known probable cases.
UPDATE: September 2, 2009 (2:55 p.m. ET)
Four Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Influenza on Campus
Northern Kentucky University currently has four confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza. NKU also currently has two known probable cases.
If you are contacted by a student who reports flu-like symptoms, please inform the Dean of Students Office at (859) 572-5147. The Dean of Students Office will conduct the necessary follow-up to ensure that the student's needs are being met and that the appropriate university steps can be taken. If you have a medical question about H1N1, influenza-like illness or any other topic, please contact the Office of Health, Counseling, and Prevention Services at (859) 572-5650.
UPDATE: August 31, 2009 (3:35 p.m. ET)
Second Confirmed Case of H1N1 Influenza on Campus
Northern Kentucky University has been notified that a second NKU student has tested positive for H1N1 influenza. NKU currently has two known confirmed and zero known probable cases. Both confirmed students are staying home from classes and are not currently on campus.
UPDATE: August 31, 2009 (10:30 a.m. ET)
First Confirmed Case of H1N1 Influenza on Campus
Northern Kentucky University has been notified that one NKU student has tested positive for H1N1 influenza. NKU became aware of this confirmed case when the student's parent called to inform the Office of University Housing. This is the first confirmed case on NKU's campus. NKU currently has no other known confirmed or probable cases. The student is staying home from classes and is not currently on campus.
The university has ordered test kits to distinguish between Type A and Type B influenza and plans this week to begin this testing on campus, but will not be testing for H1N1. In addition, the university is informing those in close personal contact with students who are confirmed or probable cases and providing detailed information about symptoms, treatment and prevention.
The CDC continues to recommend preventative measures including washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers and avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth. The University has placed hand sanitizers in all residence hall lobbies and in public areas across campus. Detailed information continues to be posted on the NKU website and at http://www.nku.edu/about/H1N1.php.
The University remains in close communication with the Northern Kentucky Department of Health and federal officials to ensure we are following their recommended protocols and taking needed steps to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. All NKU facilities are open and operations are proceeding as normal. We will continue to provide any additional updates at http://www.nku.edu/about/H1N1.php.
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Information regarding H1N1 for the Northern Kentucky University community
At this time, NKU officials are monitoring the situation closely as it pertains to the growing number of cases of H1N1, both in the United States and other countries.
What is H1N1?
H1N1 is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get it, but human infections can and do happen. In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with the virus were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. Other U.S. states have reported cases in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well. An updated case count of confirmed infections in the United States is kept at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm
NKU and the Centers for Disease Control recommend the following health precautions:
- Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
- If you begin to experience flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue), self-isolate and contact your health care provider.
Symptoms of flu include:
- fever (usually high)
- headache
- extreme tiredness
- dry cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle aches
- Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children than adults
If You Get Sick:
- Most healthy people recover from the flu without complications. If you get the flu:
- Stay home from work or school.
- Get lots of rest, drink plenty of liquids, and avoid using alcohol and tobacco.
- There are over-the-counter (OTC) medications to relieve the symptoms of the flu (but never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms, particularly fever).
- Consult your doctor early on for the best treatment, but also be aware of emergency warning signs that require urgent medical attention.
Emergency Warning Signs
Seek emergency medical care if you or someone you know is having any of following warning signs discussed below.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
- Fever with a rash
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Seek emergency medical care if you or someone you know is experiencing any of the signs above
Additional information is available from the following sources:
Northern Kentucky Health Department:
(859) 341-4151
NKU Health, Counseling and Prevention Services:
(859) 572-5650
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
www.flu.gov
Northern Kentucky University will continue to update the campus community as warranted based on changes to the situation.
Read this statement from NKU about the flu.