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H1N1 Flu Information

For up to date information on the H1N1 influenza situation from UWW officials visit the UWW web site

UHCS has received another limited supply of H1N1 vaccine that the CDC has authorized to use to vaccinate persons at high risk or in health care, at no charge. Persons at high risk include those with any of the following conditions:
• pregnancy
• asthma
• diabetes
• cardiac disorders
• pulmonary disorders
If you fall in one of the above categories call our phone line, 262-472-1300 to schedule your H1N1 vaccination appointment. The line is operational Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

Before coming to an appointment, you must
• Read the information form and complete the consent form Consent Form
• Bring all three pages and your campus ID to your appointment.

If you have any questions regarding the process, please call 262-472-1305.

http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/healthconditions/disabilities/index.html

How do I know if I have the flu?

Officials from the Wisconsin Department of Health advise that people should be alert for symptoms of fever over 100 degrees, cough and body ache. H1N1 Flu Self Evaluator

If you get sick, you must stay home from work and class until you have been completely fever-free (without fever-reducing medication) for at least 24 hours, and you feel well. For most people, this will be 3 to 5 days, but it could be longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further. Isolation Guidelines

Most people have been able to recover at home from the 2009 H1N1 without needing medical care and the same is true of seasonal flu. However, some people are at high risk of serious flu-related complications. They are:

• Children younger than 5
• People 65 and older
• Pregnant women
• People who have:
  • asthma
  • neurological conditions
  • chronic lung disease
  • heart disease
  • blood disorders
  • endocrine disorders
  • kidney disease
  • liver disorders
  • metabolic disorders
  • weakened immune systems

If you have any questions or would like to see a health care provider, students can contact UHCS at 262-472-1300. There is no charge to enrolled students for an office visit at UHCS. If other testing or medications are ordered, the charges can be put on the student’s university bill..

Seek IMMEDIATE medical attention if you develop any of the following:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• pain or pressure in the chest of abdomen
• sudden dizziness
• confusion
• severe or persistent vomiting
• flu symptoms that improve but then return suddenly with fever and worse cough

What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
• Cover your nose and mouth with your sleeve or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

For the most up-to-date Wisconsin information as it becomes available, visit Pandemic Web or for federal information, visit Swine flu

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Tai Chi Easy (TM)

Thursdays, 12:15 - 1:00 pm
UC room 261
Free

"Tai Chi taught me now to methodically relax. It's one thing to know I should, but quite another to actually accomplish, but by teaching an actual physical set of movements teamed with focus it is attainable" Maretta Miller, Tai Chi Easy participant

"The Tai Chi Easy class has been a great experience for me. The class atmosphere is very welcoming and comfortable. It is indeed easy to learn and practice at home. I have found that taking just a few minutes each day to go through the movements, accomanied by the soft gentle music, has been a great way to relax and take a mini-vacation from daily responsibilities." Susie Williams

Tai Chi means ultimate balance and harmony. It is the balance between stillness and fast movement uniting spirit, mind, and body.
Tai Chi EasyTM is designed to give more people the opportunity to start practicing immediately. It can be done seated, standing or moving.

What is Tai Chi like? A series of movements are done in a focused, slow, graceful manner coordinated with deep breathing. Movements can be repeated in a hypnotic rhythmical pattern or with one movement flowing into the next like a slow dance. Participants stay in the present moment focused on their movements and breathing. This creates a feeling of relaxation, warmth and security. At the end of the session most participants are in a state of energized calm alertness. It is a great choice for the person who wants the benefits of meditation but needs movement to help maintain focus. With regular practice the benefits increase over time carrying over into daily life.

This moving meditation helps:

• reduce stress
• increase flexibility
• improve muscle strength
• increase feelings of well-being
• increase energy, stamina and agility

If you have questions, contact Marilyn Kile, Certified Tai Chi Easy facilitator, 262-472-1300 X 2244

Sexual Assault Survivors Group

A free sexual assault survivors support group is held weekly in the Ambrose Health Center.

Contact Haley Schultz, APFV at 262-723-4653 or apfvlegal@charterinternet.com to join or for more information.