HBU's Safety and Crisis Committee has been monitoring developments in the current outbreak of H1N1 Flu (swine flu). It is important to note that no cases or suspected cases of H1N1 flu have been reported on the HBU campus. However, it is important that we all remain aware and monitor the situation throughout the next few weeks.

Please continue to practice good health and hygiene practices such as:

• Avoid close contact with others who are sick; keep your distance from others if you are ill.
• Do not come to work or class if you are ill; stay home until your symptoms pass and you are not contagious.
• Cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze.
• Wash your hands frequently and/or use a hand sanitizer, especially before eating.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Practice other good health habits; eat nutritious foods, get plenty of rest, exercise, manage your stress and drink plenty of fluids.

If you believe you are ill, please stay home and contact your personal physician or HBU Student Health Services in the Lake House. For more information on HBU Student Health Services, including hours of operation, please visit the HBU Student Health Services webpage.

HBU has a fully-developed response plan for pandemic diseases such as swine flu. This plan would be implemented if circumstances warranted. Contact the Associate Vice President for Student Life in Hinton 101 for details.  We will provide additional information as the situation warrants on the University portal, the HBU Alert webpage, and through email communication.

For more information on H1N1 Flu (swine flu), we recommend you visit these websites, which contain important medical information on symptoms, prevention, and personal planning:

• Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services
  
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
  
• World Health Organization
  
• American Red Cross 

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