The Flu Has Arrived!

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Atlanta, GA | Posted: January 23, 2017

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Stamps Health Services has seen a significant increase in the number of students with the flu.

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Stamps Health Services has seen a significant increase in the number of students with the flu. Read more for steps you can take on how to avoid the flu. 

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Stamps Health Services has seen a significant increase in the number of students with the flu. The State of Georgia as a whole has a significant flu outbreak occurring. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to do the following:

  • Stay home if you are sick with fever and cough/sore throat; don’t spread the flu to others.
  • Cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze.
  • Do not share drinking glasses, eating utensils, water bottles.
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer.
  • Get a flu shot if you have not done so already! 

If you get the flu, treatment with antiviral medications such as Tamiflu is available, but is most effective when started within 2 days of symptom onset. Schedule an appointment with Stamps Health Services early if you think you have the flu.

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Stamps, health promotion
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  • Created By: Christine Kapurch
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Jan 23, 2017 - 12:54pm
  • Last Updated: Jan 24, 2017 - 9:33am