August 28, 2009

Influenza Syllabus Statement for 2009-2010 School Year

“Students, faculty or staff who live either on or off campus and who have ILI (Influenza Like Illness) should self-isolate (i.e. stay away from others) in their dorm (residence) room or home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities (their fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine).  They should keep away from others as much as possible. This is to keep from making others sick.” (Centers for Disease Control, August 5, 2009)

2009 – 2010 Syllabus Statement Related to Influenza:

The University of St. Thomas is committed to a healthy campus community. During the 2009-2010 academic year, there will be ongoing concerns regarding the prevalence among university faculty, staff and students of both the H1N1 virus and seasonal influenza.  To help limit the spread of these illnesses, the Centers for Disease Control has provided college campuses the following recommendation: students, faculty, or staff with influenza like illnesses (temperature of 100.0 or greater, plus a cough or sore throat) are directed to self-isolate (or stay home) for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine. In the event that students are unable to attend classes due to this self-isolation recommendation, they should consult the university’s pandemic web site http://www.stthomas.edu/pandemic and complete an on-line form informing professors of their absence. In accordance, faculty will provide opportunities for these students to participate in alternative educational delivery due to this illness.