Elmira College Novel Influenza A H1N1 Flu Information

November 10, 2009
To the Elmira College Community:

The Pandemic Response Plan was activated on April 30, 2009. As a continuation of this effort, the Elmira College Emergency Pandemic Influenza Committee (EPIC) has been working closely with the Chemung County Public Health Department (CCPHD), the Center of Disease Control (CDC), and the American College Health Association (ACHA) by actively monitoring the surveillance of wide spread H1N1 Flu.

As a response to the increase of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) in Chemung County, EPIC activated the Elmira College Flu Protocol on October 5, 2009. During the last two weeks, there have been reported cases of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) on campus. Health officials are not testing each case of ILI for H1N1 unless the illness results in hospitalization. There have been no students or employees hospitalized, and no confirmed H1N1 cases at Elmira College. EPIC wants to create a sense of awareness of both the situation and expectations of students, employees and parents. Please read and become familiar with the EC Flu Protocol. The information provides specific guidelines on how Elmira College is responding to the cases of ILI on our campus. It also provides guidelines on how we all need to work together to prevent the spread of ILI on our campus.

Mike Rogers
Assistant to the President
Director of Public Relations

UPDATE

Flu Protocol

Flu Protocol Activation for Students