Archive for Friday, September 4, 2009
4 CMC students treated for flu in Steamboat
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Steamboat Springs — Four residential students are being treated for suspected cases of flu at Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs, CMC officials announced Friday.
Because the strain of flu is not confirmed, the students are being treated according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's H1N1 guidelines, a news release stated. The students are confined to their residence and encouraged to seek medical attention. Their parents have been notified.
"At orientation at our residence halls, we encouraged hygienic practices like hand-washing, not sharing personal items and 'covering your cough,' as a way to prevent the spread of both H1N1 and seasonal flu," said Brian Hoza, Alpine Campus dean of student affairs.
"We are also asking students to call or e-mail their student life coordinator or counselor if they become ill."
Hoza said a seasonal flu vaccine will be available for students Sept. 15 at the Alpine Campus. More information is available on the Web at www.coloradomtn.edu, www.flu.gov and www.cdc.gov.
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