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Student Health ServicesSwine Flu Information
The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the spread of swine flu in the U.S. and abroad. The Florida Department of Health and the Leon County Health Department will keep us informed of local concerns.There have been 40 cases reported in the U.S. but none yet in Florida.
Recommendations from the State Surgeon General:
• As always, people with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections,including influenza, to others in the community.
• Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
• People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their physician.
• If you think you have influenza, please call your health care provider and discuss whether you need to be seen in their office or emergency department or stay home.
For more information check the following web sites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu
World Health Organization http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_04_27/en/index.html
Florida Department of Health http://www.doh.state.fl.us/bulletins.html
…high quality and convenient care
Student Health Services provides outpatient primary care and health promotion services to students at FAMU. The on-site pharmacy provides easy access and discounted prices for prescription and over-the-counter medications. Clinic visits for illness and injury are available on a walk-in basis. Appointments are required for other services.
After – Hours Care
For urgent medical problems seek treatment at a community walk-in clinic or urgent care center.
If you are having a medical emergency dial 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
(850) 431-0901
1300 Miccosukee Road
or
Capital Regional Medical Center
(850) 325-5000
2626 Capital Medical Blvd.
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