Influenza Health Advisory Sent to Students

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Contact

Jessica Kolis, MPH, CHES
Communications Manager, Health & Well-Being
comms@health.gatech.edu

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Late last week a health advisory email was sent to students advising them of a rise in flu cases on campus and how to best protect themselves.

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Late last week a health advisory email was sent to students advising them of a rise in flu cases on campus and how to best protect themselves. Students are encouraged to stay home if experiencing flu symptoms and remain out of class until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours. Faculty have been asked to be flexible so students who are sick with the flu do not come to class and continue to spread the virus.

Late last week a health advisory email was sent to students advising them of a rise in flu cases on campus and how to best protect themselves. Students are encouraged to stay home if experiencing flu symptoms and remain out of class until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours. Faculty have been asked to be flexible so students who are sick with the flu do not come to class and continue to spread the virus.

Stamps Health Services is still providing flu shots. A free student flu shot clinic will be held Wednesday, February 7 from 9am - 3pm at Stamps Health Services. More information can be found at: http://health.gatech.edu/flu.

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  • Created By: Sara Warner
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Feb 6, 2018 - 12:30pm
  • Last Updated: Feb 6, 2018 - 12:30pm