H1N1 Flu
Last updated on November 19, 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:
- H1N1 flu vaccine for people with medical conditions (11.18.2009)
- Note to pregnant women: H1N1 vaccine appointments (10.29.2009)
- H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine update (10.16.2009)
- Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: University update on planning for the flu season (10.2.2009)
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations: list of times and places (Updated 10.1.09)
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations: map of student clinics (9.29.09)
- SCC: Think you have the flu? How to triage and treat yourself (9.29.09)
- Thomas F. Rosenbaum: Memo to Faculty, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers (2 pm, 09.22.09)
- Suggestions for instructors (9.22.09)
- Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: Planning for the flu season (3 pm, 09.11.2009)
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 (05.05.2009)
- Dr. Kenneth Alexander: Video answers to swine flu questions (04.27.2009)
- 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, 05.05.2009)
- Dr. Eric Whitaker: Public forum and information (05.01.2009)
- Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: Swine flu preparations (8:30 pm, 04.29.2009)
- Swine flu and the University of Chicago: FAQs (2 pm, 04.29.2009)
- New swine flu screen location (1 pm, 04.29.2009)
- Travel Guidelines (12:30 pm, 04.29.2009)
- Community update (8 pm, 04.28.2009)
- Lab Schools: Swine flu guidelines (04.27.2009)
- Kimberly Goff-Crews and Nimalan Chinniah: Swine flu preparations (04.27.2009)
- Infectious Disease Dept.: UCMC swine flu preparedness (04.27.2009)