Information on H1N1
There has been a great deal of news attention recently about H1N1 (Swine Flu). University of New Hampshire Health Services and the University Emergency Group are keeping abreast of the situation including information on the virus provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
Campus Communications Regarding H1N1
- Announcement from Health Services - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is providing the H1N1 Vaccine to the public free of charge. (December 17, 2009)
- Announcement from Health Services - Free H1N1 Vaccine: Availablility at UNH and Local Community (week of December 14-18th)
- Announcement from Health Services - Health Services to Offer H1N1 Vaccination Clinic for Students/Faculty/Staff (24 years of age or younger) (December 7, 2009)
- Announcement from Health Services - H1N1 Vaccine Clinic for Health Care Workers with Direct Patient Contact and Students (17 - 24 years of age) with Chronic Health Issues (November 19, 2009)
- Announcement From Health Services - H1N1 Vaccine Clinic for Students (17-24 years of age) with Chronic Illnesses (November 13, 2009)
- Letter (Directed Communication) From Health Services - Regarding Availability of H1N1 Vaccine for Students with Chronic Health Issues (November 9, 2009)
- News Release - Four Confirmed Cases of H1N1 at UNH (November 3, 2009)
- Letter (Directed e-Mail Communication) From Health Services Executive Director Regarding Durham Campus Flu Outbreak and Recommendations for Care (November 3, 2009)
- Streaming Video: We Are All Players” Preparing for the H1 N1 Global Flu Pandemic (Forum, 9/29/09, UNH campus)
- Provost Letter to the Academic Community (September 4, 2009)
- Efforts in Place to Respond to H1N1 (September 2, 2009)
- Letter to the UNH Community on H1N1 (August 26, 2009)
Facts About H1N1 and the H1N1 Vaccine
Testing and Treatment of Influenza Like Illness
Preventing the Flu
Prevention and self-care are priorities in addressing the spread of H1N1 as well as the seasonal flu.
- Preventing the Flu
- Wash Your Hands - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu Video - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Cover Your Cough - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- The Story Behind the Sleeve Video
- Hand Hygiene
- Podcast: Take Three Actions to Fight the Flu
Self Care of H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
If you are experiencing flu like symptoms which include fever (greater than 100°F) and sore throat and/or cough we encourage you to practice self-care and sympton relief.
Learn More About Self-Care and Symptom Relief
If you have a medical condition such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease or are immunosuppressed and are experiencing influenza like illness, please make an appointment to be seen by a health clinician at Health Services, (603) 862-2856.
If you become ill and experience any of the following, seek medical care immediately.
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in chest or abdomen
- Recurring dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever or worse cough
Self Care of Suspected Cases of H1N1
Additional Resource Information
- Managing Your Anxiety about H1N1 Flu - American Psychological Association (APA)
- Self-Care of Suspected Cases of H1N1
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Novel H1N1 Flu and You
- What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
- Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
- Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
- Flu Attack! How a Virus Invades Your Body
