General Flu Information

Prevention Tips

• 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 from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
• Sneeze/cough into arm or elbow. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
• For more information, please visit Flu.gov.

Symptoms

The symptoms of H1N1 Flu in people are:

• Fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit with cough and/or sore throat
• Other symptoms may include
  • Body Aches
  • Headache
  • Chills
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting

If you are experiencing these symptoms or have inquiries, call IUPUI Health Services at 317-274-8214 from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Thursday; after hours call 317-274-7911. Please call prior to proceeding to Health Services. The Health Services staff will take a brief history of your illness and advise of further actions.

For more information, please visit Flu.gov.