Cold, flu season strikes Capital
Elyse Cain
Issue date: 10/18/07 Section: News
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If class attendance seems low, it may be because students are stuck coughing and sneezing in their residence halls.
Drastic weather changes, mid-term academic stress and residence hall conditions seem to be taking their toll on some university students.
According to Barb Nash, Director of Health Services, the best way to prevent an illness is to wash one's hands frequently and to avoid touching one's face.
Most illness-causing organisms enter the human body through the eyes, nose or mouth. It is important to stay as clean and sanitary as possible during this season in order to prevent the spread of those organisms.
The American Lung Association cites some symptoms of the common cold as runny nose, congestion, sneezing, weakened senses of taste and smell, scratchy throat, and cough.
Symptoms for the flu include a temperature of 101 or above, cough, muscle ache, headache, sore throat, chills, and tiredness.
Even if students are already sick, there are ways to quicken recovery.
According to the American Lung Association, ibuprofen can be used for the aches and pains associated with a cold. Antihistamines and decongestants can be used for nasal discharge, cough, or congestion. The Campus Health Center will be offering flu vaccine beginning Oct. 22. The price will be $13.00. Students must make an appointment by calling 236-6114. Faculty and staff can receive vaccinations Mondays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Nash also said that rest and plenty of fluids would help students to fight colds.
Flu vaccine for Faculty and staff will not be given Monday Oct. 29.
Sick students needing treatment can contact the Health Center at x6114. The Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to Noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ecain@capital.edu
Drastic weather changes, mid-term academic stress and residence hall conditions seem to be taking their toll on some university students.
According to Barb Nash, Director of Health Services, the best way to prevent an illness is to wash one's hands frequently and to avoid touching one's face.
Most illness-causing organisms enter the human body through the eyes, nose or mouth. It is important to stay as clean and sanitary as possible during this season in order to prevent the spread of those organisms.
The American Lung Association cites some symptoms of the common cold as runny nose, congestion, sneezing, weakened senses of taste and smell, scratchy throat, and cough.
Symptoms for the flu include a temperature of 101 or above, cough, muscle ache, headache, sore throat, chills, and tiredness.
Even if students are already sick, there are ways to quicken recovery.
According to the American Lung Association, ibuprofen can be used for the aches and pains associated with a cold. Antihistamines and decongestants can be used for nasal discharge, cough, or congestion. The Campus Health Center will be offering flu vaccine beginning Oct. 22. The price will be $13.00. Students must make an appointment by calling 236-6114. Faculty and staff can receive vaccinations Mondays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Nash also said that rest and plenty of fluids would help students to fight colds.
Flu vaccine for Faculty and staff will not be given Monday Oct. 29.
Sick students needing treatment can contact the Health Center at x6114. The Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to Noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ecain@capital.edu
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