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Griffith Shukan News
Thursday, 29th July 2009
CONTENTS:
1. Market Day Tomorrow
2. Swine Flu Information From Griffith Uni
1. Market Day Tomorrow
Hi everyone
Campus Life is running its usual Market Day at the start of the uni Semester. It's on TOMORROW at Nathan, Thursday 30th July, from 10am - 2pm.
Can you let me know at steve@... asap if you can help out please . Sorry about the very short notice. Basically, its handing out our brochures and talking to people about aikido. Lunch will be provided.
Thanks.
Steve Mitchell
2. Swine Flu Information From Griffith Uni
The following information has been forwarded from Griffith University Admin, and is a timely reminder about precautions we should be taking regarding flu (including swine flu), symptoms to look out for and some of the appropriate government contact numbers and websites for further information.
The Australian Government has now moved to a "Protect" phase for Human Swine Influenza. The PROTECT phase recognises that most infected people are making a rapid and full recovery. The new phase focuses on protecting those people who are most at risk of developing severe illness from Human Swine Influenza, for example pregnant women or people with chronic medical conditions.
In line with this phase, should a student or staff member have confirmed swine flu, they will be isolated in accordance with medical advice, but staff or students who may have had contact with the individual will not be required to be isolated, unless they have flu-like symptoms.
As many staff and students will have travelled over the break, it is timely to issue a reminder of precautions to prevent the spread of infection during the influenza season.
stay home when you are sick;
wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand gel;
wash your hands prior to touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
when coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with disposable tissues which should be disposed of immediately;
don't share items such as cigarettes, glasses or cups, lipstick, toys or anything which could be contaminated with respiratory secretions;
maintain at least one metre distance from people who have flu-like symptoms such as coughing or sneezing;
consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow
their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed; if attending a medical practice or hospital Emergency Department, telephone beforehand so that they can arrange for you to be seen away from other people.
If any of the following symptoms are experienced, students and staff are advised not to attend the University and to telephone one of the numbers below for medical advice.
Fever PLUS one or more of the following:
runny nose, OR
sore throat, OR
cough, OR
muscle aches
Appropriate medical advice can de obtained through:
Your local doctor OR By calling 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
Further information
Swine Influenza questions and answers may be found on the following World Health Organisation page http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
Information from Queensland Health may be found at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/swineflu/default.asp
A Commonwealth Health Hotline has been set up for Swine Flu on 1802 007.
In line with this phase, should a student or staff member have confirmed swine flu, they will be isolated in accordance with medical advice, but staff or students who may have had contact with the individual will not be required to be isolated, unless they have flu-like symptoms.
As many staff and students will have travelled over the break, it is timely to issue a reminder of precautions to prevent the spread of infection during the influenza season.
stay home when you are sick;
wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand gel;
wash your hands prior to touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
when coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with disposable tissues which should be disposed of immediately;
don't share items such as cigarettes, glasses or cups, lipstick, toys or anything which could be contaminated with respiratory secretions;
maintain at least one metre distance from people who have flu-like symptoms such as coughing or sneezing;
consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow
their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed; if attending a medical practice or hospital Emergency Department, telephone beforehand so that they can arrange for you to be seen away from other people.
If any of the following symptoms are experienced, students and staff are advised not to attend the University and to telephone one of the numbers below for medical advice.
Fever PLUS one or more of the following:
runny nose, OR
sore throat, OR
cough, OR
muscle aches
Appropriate medical advice can de obtained through:
Your local doctor OR By calling 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
Further information
Swine Influenza questions and answers may be found on the following World Health Organisation page http://www.who.
Information from Queensland Health may be found at http://www.health.
A Commonwealth Health Hotline has been set up for Swine Flu on 1802 007.
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