Why is the College taking greater precautions for H1N1 than for seasonal flu in past years?
The College provides seasonal flu vaccine and information about flu prevention every year. However, this year we are taking extra precautions because of the emergence of H1N1 as a new strain and an unusually high flu activity around the U.S. and the world throughout this summer and early fall. Additionally, the CDC’s analysis of cases so far suggests that H1N1 may have a disproportional impact on people under 25 and that it poses greater risks than previous seasonal flu for individuals with other medical conditions. The College’s planning and prevention efforts are focused on keeping the campus community as healthy as possible while maintaining College activities and services.
