Flu Facts
H1N1 Virus Information
- Current Campus Update
- If You Get Sick
- About the H1N1 Flu
- Prevention and Treatment
- Employee Leave/Pay Policies
- Class Absence Policy
- Care of a Sick Person
- Receive Email Updates
General Information
- UMF Flu Facts Homepage
- UMF's Pandemic Flu Plan
- WHO level of Pandemic alert
- National Strategy
- Traveler's Information
- Dictionary/Glossary
General Hygiene Measures
Other Resources
Guides, Checklists & Info Sheets
115 South Street
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: (207) 778-7034
FAX: (207) 778-7069
TDD: (207) 778-7000
e-Mail: fluinfo@umf.maine.edu
What should I do to protect myself from the flu?The single best way for to prevent the flu is for individuals, especially those at high risk for serious complications from the flu, to get a vaccination each fall. To learn more, go to Key Facts About Flu Vaccine. There are other good health habits that can help prevent the flu. These are: A) Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. B) If possible, stay home from work, school, and avoid doing errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. C) Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. D) Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. E) Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. |