Information about the pandemic for students at UMB

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Although most of us can cope with swine flu as if it were normal flu, some people belong to risk groups. These people can be susceptible to complications and should therefore receive medication. It is particularly those in these groups who should consult a doctor.

If you have symptoms or suspect that you have caught swine flu, please contact your doctor or Ski Emergency Medical Centre. Those who do not belong to a risk group will most likely only suffer mild influenza symptoms that will not require medical treatment.

These people only need to stay at home and rest. Risk groups include pregnant women and people who suffer from:
•serious lung diseases, in particular people with reduced lung capacity
• chronic cardiovascular diseases
• low immunity • diabetes mellitus (both type 1 and type 2)
• chronic kidney failure
• serious neurological illnesses

Do you suspect that you have caught swine flu?
Send an email to sit@umb.no stating when you became ill and whether you have been in contact with your doctor and Ski Emergency Medical Centre

Have you:
• been in close contact with someone who has the disease?
• a temperature of more than 38 degrees measured with a thermometer?
• a general feeling of being unwell, muscle and joint pain and a headache?
• respiratory symptoms, a sore throat and a bad cough? What can you do when you think you have caught swine flu?
• Stay at home for seven days after the symptoms appear. This will help to avoid spreading the disease.
• If you have had the influenza for less than 48 hours, the Health Service can give you the necessary medicine.
• If you are in a risk group or have severe symptoms such as difficulty in breathing or problems with eating and with drinking fluids, ring your doctor, the Student Health Service or the Oslo Emergency Medical Centre.
• Make arrangements with your family, friends or others you know so you will get the help you need if your condition gets worse.

How can you avoid spreading the disease?
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, particularly if you cough or sneeze. Disinfectants (antibac) are also effective.
• Cough or sneeze in the crook of your arm if you don’t have paper tissues available.
• Restrict close contact with people who are ill. If you are sick, you must keep your distance from others to avoid spreading the disease.
• Instead of shaking hands with others, give them a pat on the shoulder or find other ways of greeting them.

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Published: 22.10.09
Updated: 25.11.09
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