Lawrence University is following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in preparing for a potential outbreak of H1N1 and treating individuals who may become infected with this virus. This website will be updated regularly and members of the Lawrence community are encouraged to return often for the latest H1N1 news and information.

H1N1 Prevention: It’s not just about you

If you’re like many people, you don’t bother with flu shots or pay much attention to warnings about infectious diseases. After all, you’re healthy. Some would say, invincible.

The fact is, even healthy people have the ability to spread the virus. Touching a doorknob, a hand-railing, sharing food or drinks, and playing contact sports are among the many ways to spread viruses from one person to another.

By following the prevention guidance outlined here, you can help others who are more susceptible: young children, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems. Maybe even someone you know and love.

If not for you, do it for someone else.

Latest Word From LU (click here for previous posts)

H1N1 Virus Guidance
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 at 9:10 am
 
Dear Colleagues, Although there are still no confirmed on-campus cases of H1N1 during the current academic year, we continue to be concerned about the possibility of a significant outbreak on campus. I write now with some hints about dealing with... Read more