H1N1 Prevention... Prepare your Student:

The H1N1 influenza virus (formerly known as swine flu) was first detected in the United States in April 2009.  It is now the predominant strain of flu in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).  Approximately of 98% of all specimens being tested, are positive for the H1N1 virus.

At NCCU, the health of the campus community is a priority.  We are committed to providing up to date information on H1N1 and we need your help to spread the word about how to stay healthy this school year.

Tips to Fight H1N1 Influenza

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle through rest, diet, exercise, and relaxation.
2. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner if soap and water are not available. Be sure to wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
3. Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes. Germs spread this way.
4. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your elbow. Dispose of tissues in no-touch trash receptacles.
5. Keep frequently touched common surfaces clean, such as telephones, computer keyboards, doorknobs, etc.
6. Do not use other workers' phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment. If you need to use a co-worker's phone, desks, or other equipment, clean it first.
7. Don't spread the flu! If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home.
   Symptoms of flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or chills and cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting. CDC recommends that sick workers stay home if they are sick with flu-like illness until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever without the use of fever-reducing medicines.
8. Get vaccinated against seasonal flu when vaccine is available in your area. If you are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications you should receive the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccination, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm.

To learn more about H1N1 Influenza A, visit any of the following websites:

* www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu
* www.pandemicflu.gov
* www.ncpublichealth.gov
* www.ncdhhs.gov

Our Services:

Welcome to NCCU's Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS). We invite you to take advantage of services offered at your student health center, a member of the American College Health Association. A multidisciplinary staff comprised of doctors, nurse-practitioner, registered nurses, psychologists, consulting psychiatrist, counselors, pharmacist, medical technologist, health educators and other support staff all collaborate to provide a comprehensive approach in meeting your health needs.

For Emergency Care:

Call Campus Police at (919) 530-6106 or by dialing 9911(if on campus).

SHCS Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-- 5:00pm (closed each day from 12 noon to 1:00pm).

SHCS offers the following services:

* Urgent Care
* Counseling & Mental Health
* Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Intervention
* Allergy
* Pharmacy
* Lab Services
* Nursing Care
* Women's Health

Contact Information:

* Appointments - (919) 530-6317
* General Information - (919) 530-6317
* Mental Health - (919) 530-7646
* Pharmacy - (919) 530-6289
* Immunizations/Allergy - (919) 530-5003
* Nursing/Triage - (919) 530-7604
* Health Promotion, Education and Wellness - (919) 530-7337
* Laboratory - (919) 530-5387
* Business Office - (919) 530-7336

Location / Mailing Address:

Student Health & Counseling Services
North Carolina Central University
P.O. Box 19491
Durham, North Carolina 27707
Phone: (919) 530-6317
Fax: (919) 530-7969