What steps are Texas A&M officials taking to keep sick students, faculty and staff from spreading flu?
• Strongly encouraging sick students, faculty and staff to stay home and away from other people until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have flushed appearance or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). • Sick students are advised to return home for the recommended self-isolation period. Residence Life or the Commandant’s staff will identify appropriate housing accommodations for ill students in the event that self-isolation is not possible and/or a student cannot return home. Non-corps students should contact their Resident Advisor or Hall Director and corps students should contact the Commandant’s staff if they believe that they are experiencing flu-like symptoms. • Sick students with private rooms are asked to remain in their own rooms and receive care and meals from
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