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About the Flu

This web site is designed as a clearinghouse of information about seasonal and pandemic flu, as well as a place to announce WVU Parkersburg-specific updates. 

Flu can spread easily from person to person.  WVU Parkersburg is taking steps to prevent the spread of flu but we need your help to accomplish this.  The college is working closely with area health departments to monitor flu conditions and make decisions concerning our institution and the campus community.

Here are a few things you can do:

  • Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Look for possible signs of fever: if the person feels very warm, has a flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering.
  • Stay home if you have the flu or flu-like illness for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating).
  • Talk with your health care provider about whether you should be vaccinated for seasonal flu.  Also, if you are at higher risk for complications from 2009 H1N1 flu, ask about getting the H1N1 vaccine. 
Update 12/2/09
 The Mid-Ohio Health Department will offer free H1N1 flu vaccines in the Multi-Purpose Room from 2 to 7 p.m.,  Wednesday, Dec. 9th.  For information, contact Pamela Santer at 304-424-8205. 
 
Update 12/1/09
 Free-standing hand sanitizer-dispensing stations are available at college building entrances and main traffic areas.

Update 10/15/09
 As we all continue to be vigilant about the current outbreak of the H1N1 virus, it is part of our campus Safety Plan response that we monitor the impact on the campus community.  The college has set up an automated message center at 304-424-8375.  If you experience flu-like symptoms or have been confirmed as having the H1N1 virus, please call this number and leave your name and contact phone number for further follow up. 

- Dr. Marie Foster Gnage
WVU Parkersburg President

Update 10/12/09
 Bookmarks and table tents have been distributed encouraging the campus community to "Stay Well/Stay Home" ... 

Update 10/5/09

  • Face masks are available upon request in the Student Services Office complex.
  • In the next few weeks, the college plans to install free-standing hand sanitizer dispensing stations at college building entrances and main traffic areas on the Parkersburg campus, Caperton Center for Applied Technology and Workforce and Community Education complex and Jackson County Center.

We will notify you via this web site, GroupWise and WVUP-mail emails, the college's Facebook and Twitter pages, other campus communication modes and area media of updates to our institution’s strategy to prevent the spread of flu.

Be Smart About the Flu.  Take Precautions Now.




Last updated
April 30, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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