The university has developed this web site to provide the campus community the latest information and resources about the H1N1 influenza, commonly known as the swine flu. This site will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.
Campus is open.
Classes remain in session.
Events continuing as scheduled.
More H1N1 vaccines will be available in the coming weeks through private healthcare providers, community clinics and some chain pharmacies. In addition, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has scheduled several mass vaccination clinics. For a schedule of vaccination clinics, visit http://www.lapublichealth.org/.
Student Health Services will offer a FREE H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine to qualifying CPP students by appointment only beginning Friday, November 20.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR BRONCO ID# READY when you call 909-869-4000 to schedule your appointment on one of the following days: 11/20, 11/23, 11/30, 12/4 & 12/7 (8:10am - 4:30pm). A limited amount of the vaccine is available at this time and will be offered initially to the following high risk categories as listed below:
* Pregnant women
* People who live with or care for infants under 6 months old
* People who work in health care or emergency medical services
* People aged 6 months through 24 years
* People aged 25-64 who have chronic health problems or a compromised immune system
As more vaccine becomes available, SHS will release more dates.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Cal Poly Pomona are holding a free H1N1 vaccine clinic on Thursday, Nov. 5. The vaccine will be available for students, faculty and staff at Cal Poly Pomona, as well as the general public.
WHAT: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Cal Poly Pomona are holding a free H1N1 vaccine clinic on campus
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: CTTi Building 220A, 3650 W. Temple Ave., Pomona (Across from the University Village at the corner of Temple Avenue and South Campus Drive)
HOW MUCH: The vaccination is free.
For more info, visit http://polycentric.csupomona.edu/news.asp?id=2597.
View a newly updated webpages on Frequently Asked Questions and Ways to Stay Healthy.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education During the 2009 - 2010 Academic Year, which includes A Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education. This guidance is intended to help decrease the spread of flu among students, faculty, and staff of institutions of higher education (IHE) and post-secondary educational institutions during the 2009-2010 academic year. Detailed information on the reasons for these strategies and suggestions on how to use them is included in the Technical Report.
The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6, which indicates that the new flu virus spreads easily from one person to another, the virus is found in many countries, and that a global pandemic is underway. WHO's decision to raise the pandemic alert to a Phase 6 was expected and is a reflection of the spread of the virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus.
The Centers for Disease Control has found most cases of the H1N1 virus are similar in severity to the common seasonal flu. Visit the Resources page to read more about the CDC’s guidelines for colleges and universities: www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/guidelines_colleges.htm.
Although there are no known cases of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) at Cal Poly Pomona, the university is providing additional services the weekend of May 2-3 for students due to the H1N1 flu.
Students with flu-like symptoms can go to Cal Poly Pomona’s Student Health Services for a no-cost, walk-in flu clinic from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3.
Students exhibiting any of the following symptoms are encouraged to visit the flu clinic: high fever (temperature over 100°F), dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, extreme tiredness, stomach symptoms (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea). Student Health Services is located in Building 46 near Parking Lot J. For more information, please contact (909) 869-4000.
In addition, the university is providing additional custodial services for common areas and restrooms in residence halls each day.
There are no known cases of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) at Cal Poly Pomona, including its residence halls and auxiliary areas. The university has developed a H1N1 Flu Information web site that has been updated regularly.
Visit the Resources and Multimedia sections for new material on:
This afternoon, the World Health Organization raised the swine flu to level 5, indicating widespread human-to-human transmission. A campus emergency task force is actively monitoring the situation and developing strategies to deal with this rapidly evolving issue.
There are no known cases of swine flu at Cal Poly Pomona, including its residence halls and auxiliary areas. However, we must be vigilant to prevent the spread of this virus:
Other easy tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention include:
Students who exhibit symptoms of the flu are asked to immediately contact Student Health Services at (909) 869-4000 for a free health screening. Faculty and staff who exhibit symptoms of the flu are asked to contact their health care provider and notify their immediate supervisor. For additional information about Cal Poly Pomona’s response to the swine flu, visit the regularly-updated Swine Flu Information web site or call Environmental Health & Safety at (909) 869-4697.
President Michael Ortiz
News of the swine flu outbreak is drawing international attention. Cal Poly Pomona is monitoring this situation and is focused on keeping our campus community aware and healthy.
No Cal Poly Pomona faculty, staff or students have reported symptoms of concern at this time, but the university has developed a Frequently Asked Questions Web site to provide information on the swine flu and the best ways to avoid getting sick. Please visit the FAQs section by clicking here or clicking on the Frequently Asked Questions link on the left-hand side.
Everyone is encouraged to use common sense measures to avoid transmission of the flu:
Cal Poly Pomona will continue to follow developments with the county public health department and federal agencies. Individuals planning for international travel should consult the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) travel advisory Web site at www.cdc.gov/travel.
Should the situation escalate, the university will communicate updates via e‐mail, the university home page and PolyCentric.
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