Concordia University College of Alberta
H1N1 Influenza Resource Page
Welcome
Concordia University College of Alberta it taking steps to address the worldwide H1N1 pandemic's effect on our campus community. The health and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our priority.
Concordia, from academic to administrative operations, are planning for dealing with H1N1 for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Links to specific information for all audiences, including Concordia University College of Alberta students and staff, will be found on these pages as it becomes available.
We have a number of links which have been compiled by our Environmental Health department. We encourage you to read through this information and become familiar with it.
Concordia's maintenance and cleaning staff have already installed hand-sanitizer stations in public areas, as well as posting information signs in washrooms to help everyone on campus become aware of best sanitary practices.
As much as possible, the university continues to follow the recommendations provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and to parallel recommended practices by both PHAC and Alberta Health and Wellness.
Information Links
Immunization Clinic Locations
Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus – Common Questions
Hand washing information: The Public Health Agency of Canada
The World Health Organization
Measures to minimize the risk of being infected
These measures are provided by Alberta Health and Wellness
- Stay home from work or school for seven days after your symptoms begin or until you are feeling well enough to resume normal activities, whichever is shorter (note that the university suggests staying home for whichever is longer).
- Clean hands frequently, especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
- Wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. When done correctly, this is the single most effective way to reduce the spread of infections.
- Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth after shaking hands or touching hard surfaces like counters and door handles or other surfaces that may harbour influenza and other viruses.
- Keep common surfaces clean and disinfected.
- Stay at least two metres (six feet) away from people who are experiencing influenza-like symptoms. This is called social distancing and includes staying away from crowds when influenza is circulating in the community.
- Other steps to keep yourself healthy include healthy eating, maintaining an active lifestyle, and getting enough rest and sleep.