Influenza Report
Health Services is beginning to see Trinity
students infected with influenza. But
it’s not too late to get a flu shot in Health Services.
This miserable illness causes fever, headache, body
aches and cough, as well as other symptoms.
People who have the flu can also get secondary illnesses like bronchitis
and pneumonia. If you are sick, report
to Health Services during regular hours.
Students with flu symptoms and fever should not go to class until their
fever is gone for 24 hours without taking fever reducing medication. Infected students can expect to miss at least
a few days of classes.
Have you had a flu shot yet? The CDC advises that the flu vaccine is the
best protection against flu. And the
sooner you get it the better as it takes about two weeks to make antibodies
after receiving the vaccine. You can get
one in Health Services Monday through Friday during regular hours, no appointment
necessary. The cost is $12 payable by Tiger Bucks, check or we can bill your
student account.
Other ways to help prevent the flu are to stay away
from people who are sick, wash your hands frequently throughout the day, eat
well and get adequate sleep. If you have
questions about the flu vaccine or how to stay healthy come to Health Services
to talk with a nurse.
