What are the symptoms?

• Symptoms are similar to the seasonal flu
• Symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue; possibly diarrhea and vomiting

What are the emergency warning signs?
Seek immediate medical care if you experience:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough

What is NOVA doing to protect faculty, staff and students?

• Taking appropriate measures to provide a clean environment to help prevent the spread of H1N1 and other germs
• Providing alcohol-based hand sanitizers in common areas
• Educating faculty, staff and students

What are my responsibilities?

• Stay home when sick or go home if you become sick. Tell your professor or supervisor about your symptoms if you suspect flu.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Wash Hands-before & after eating, after using restroom, after using common items such as telephones, computers etc…
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.

Where can I learn more?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Virginia Department of Health