What steps can institutions take to keep sick students, faculty, and staff from spreading flu?
There are several steps that institutions can take during current flu conditions: Encourage sick students, faculty, and staff to stay home and away from other people until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). If possible, sick students, faculty, and staff members who live in campus-sponsored housing should return to their family’s home. Ask sick students with private rooms to remain in their own rooms and receive care and meals from one person, if possible. Consider providing temporary, alternate housing for sick people who cannot leave campus where they can stay until 24 hours after they are free of fever. Establish a method for maintaining contact with students who are sick. If resources permit, student a
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