H1N1 Flu

Last updated on December 8, 2009

Throughout the spring and summer, the University of Chicago has been planning for the likely appearance of pandemic H1N1 flu on campus this fall, and monitoring its effects on other campuses and populations. The good news is that it still appears no more severe than typical seasonal flu strains, though it has spread more quickly.

University officials take the situation seriously. We will use this page to gather communications to the campus community about flu preparations, as well as links to information from the Centers for Disease Control, the City of Chicago and other resources. Please return here to follow the latest updates from the University.

University communications, Fall 2009

• Additional H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine clinics (December 8, 2009)
• Update: Today's H1N1 vaccination clinic now CLOSED (December 4, 2009)
• Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine for campus community members and children (December 2, 2009)
• H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine for children — dates, instructions and frequently asked questions (December 2, 2009)
• Note to pregnant women: H1N1 vaccine appointments (October 29, 2009)
• H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine update (October 16, 2009)
• Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: University update on planning for the flu season (October 2, 2009)
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations: list of times and places (Updated October 1, 2009)
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations: map of student clinics (September 29, 2009)
• SCC: Think you have the flu? How to triage and treat yourself (September 29, 2009)
• Thomas F. Rosenbaum: Memo to Faculty, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers (2 pm, September 22, 2009)
• Suggestions for instructors (9.22.09)
• Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: Planning for the flu season (3 pm, September 11, 2009)

Government flu resources

• Chicago Department of Health Walk-in H1N1 Flu Clinics (PDF)
• Centers for Disease Control latest swine flu news
• CDC frequently asked questions about swine flu
• Illinois Department of Public Health swine flu information

University experts

• Tom W. Smith: NORC research documents effects of lack of sick leave (May 05, 2009)
• Dr. Kenneth Alexander: Video answers to swine flu questions (April 27, 2009)
• Interim Guidance for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home (PDF)
• What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms (PDF)
• Don't get caught (PDF)

University communications, Spring 2009

• Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: Flu update (8:30 am, May 05, 2009)
• Dr. Eric Whitaker: Public forum and information (May 1, 2009)
• Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: Swine flu preparations (8:30 pm, April 29, 2009)
• Swine flu and the University of Chicago: FAQs (2 pm, April 29, 2009)
• New swine flu screen location (1 pm, April 29, 2009)
• Travel Guidelines (12:30 pm, April 29, 2009)
• Community update (8 pm, April 28, 2009)
• Lab Schools: Swine flu guidelines (April 27, 2009)
• Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: Swine flu preparations (April 27, 2009)
• Infectious Disease Dept.: UCMC swine flu preparedness (April 27, 2009)
• H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine for students 24 and under (April 24, 2009)