SAFETY BULLETIN - H1N1 INFLUENZA

The possibility exists that our campus community or the surrounding community may experience cases of H1N1 influenza. Given this possibility,members of the FMU community are encouraged to be mindful of the symptoms of influenza and practice good health habits to prevent the spread of the disease.

Each member of the campus community has a personal responsibility to take measures that will minimize their exposure to any influenza virus, including H1N1. The campus community is also encouraged to take precautions in the event that they or someone close to them contracts the flu.

Symptoms for H1N1 Influenza include: fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, sore throat, body aches, runny nose, chills, and fatigue. Some also experience diarrhea and vomiting. A red flag is a fever of 101 or higher that does not respond to Tylenol or other fever reducing agents within one hour. If you experience that condition, you should contact your medical health care provider.

Francis Marion University is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the entire campus community. For more information about H1N1 Influenza, please click here. For other related questions, please contact Student Health Services at (843)-661-1844.
 

Student Health is located in the Education Foundation Building adjacent to campus.  The building sits on Palmetto Street and is easily identified by its bright green roof.  The Office of Counseling and Testing is also located in this building. The hours of operation are 8:30 am until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday when the University is open.

To enhance the educational process by utilizing every opportunity to promote lifelong health through review of social history, habits and health history.  Assist students to make informed health related decisions and become good consumers of health care.