流感 (the flu) is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It is spread by coughing, sneezing, or respiratory secretions.
The UNH community can work together to prevent the flu with a few simple steps:
- 接种疫苗.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- 经常洗手.
- When in doubt, get checked out. If you are experiencing symptoms, call 健康 & 健康 at 603-862-9355 for guidance.
流感 Self-Care Guide
Sore Throats and Respiratory Symptoms self-care guide
接种疫苗
A yearly flu vaccination is the best way to reduce your chances of getting the seasonal flu and lessen the chance you will spread the flu to others. We strongly encourage you to get your flu vaccine, which is available at 健康 & 健康.
每年流感门诊
We have completed our annual 流感诊所s for the 2023-2024 academic year. Our thanks to the CHHS Nursing Students for your help. 你太棒了!
If you missed getting your vaccine at one of our 流感诊所s, you can schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine at 健康 & 健康.
Vaccination Appointment
The flu vaccine is offered to students, faculty, staff, and dependents by appointment. Make an appointment online 或致电603-862-2856.
Please bring your student/staff ID when you come to get vaccinated. Allow a 15-minute wait time after receiving the vaccine.
Be sure to upload your insurance card to My健康&健康 when you book your appointment or prior to walking in, as vaccinations are billed to insurance. For employees who are not covered by the USNH policy, please check with your insurance company prior to your visit to ensure that they will cover the cost if you receive your vaccination at 健康 & 健康.
Note: We do not have the FluMist® or the 65 and older high dose seasonal flu vaccine.
遮住咳嗽s and Sneezes
遮住咳嗽
- Cover your mouth and 鼻子 with a tissue, your elbow or shoulder when coughing or sneezing.
- Dispose of your tissues properly.
Avoid Touching Your Eyes, Nose, or Mouth
- Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated and then touches his or her eyes, 鼻子, 或口.
不分享
- 不要共用毛巾, 餐具, 牙刷, 水杯, or other items that may spread germs.
- Even if someone is not sick at the time of sharing, he or she may still be contagious for flu or cold that can develop into symptoms the next day.
避免密切接触
- As much as possible, avoid close contact with people who are sick.
当心
You can also prevent the spread of the flu by taking care of yourself when you are sick.
经常洗手
- You can pick up germs/viruses through shaking hands, touching doorknobs, phones, computers, etc.
- Washing your hands will help protect you from germs/viruses.
- Wash all surfaces of your hands thoroughly (fingers, 手指之间, 手掌, back of hands and wrists) with soap and water.
- 疾病控制与预防中心的指导意见: 洗手
- Download, print, and share our handwashing poster (right).
COVID-19 vs. 流感
While both the flu and COVID-19 are contagious respiratory illnesses, you should familiarize yourself with the key differences between them. These include differences in symptoms, how long it takes for symptoms to appear after exposure, and how long someone with the viruses are contagious, along with how they spread, 治疗, 并发症, 疫苗状态.
请浏览 中心 for Disease Control and Prevention website 了解更多信息.
额外的资源
- For more COVID-19 and 疾病的预防 education and resources, 访问我们的COVID-19页面.
- CDC:永利app新版本官网地址流感
- Vaccine Effectiveness: How Well Do the Flu Vaccines Work?
- 抗生素耐药性Q & A
- 疫苗中的硫柳汞
- 达菲的事实
- 肺炎球菌疫苗: Recommended for certain high-risk groups. 可在“健康”处获得 & 健康.