H1N1 Information
Student Health Services currently has the H1N1 Influenza Live, Attenuated vaccine (the nasal spray vaccine) and H1N1 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (SHOT) available for students. Please visit the Student Health Services website for information on how to receive the H1N1 vaccination by visiting healthservices.eku.edu.
The signs/symptoms of swine flu include:
- A fever or feeling feverish/chills
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue (feeling very tired)
Some people may also
- Throw up
- Have loose stools (diarrhea)
Help protect yourself and those around you by following a few common sense procedures. These simple steps can help arrest the spread of the novel H1N1 (swine flu) virus as well as other strains of the flu and the common cold.
- Always cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
- Wash your hands frequently
- Stay home from work or school should you begin to experience flu-like symptoms such as: Fever greater than 100.4F, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.
