Brandon University is actively monitoring the progress of the H1N1 Flu virus situation in the province and the rest of Canada. The Brandon University Critical Incident Team will be responsible for guiding the university's response to the illness as the situation develops over the fall.
The University is working with the Province and the City of Brandon in order to educate and plan for the H1N1 virus. Members from the Brandon Regional Health Authority will hold information sessions at Brandon University in the coming weeks for students, faculty and staff.
Visible preventative steps have been taken including the purchase of additional hand sanitizer units to be installed around campus and posters are up encouraging regular hand washing and provide information about proper precautions to prevent an infection.
H1N1… Prevention in the Community -- Coping with Flu (BRHA slide presentation)
Brandon University uses the recommendations that the World Health Organization has issued in trying to prevent an H1N1 infection. The University urges students, faculty and staff to follow these instructions in keeping yourself and others safe:
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, you should:
Whether you have flu symptoms or not, you should:
For personal advice on self-care or when to seek further care, Manitobans can phone at any time:
Health Links - Info Sante
788-8200
or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.
For more information on H1N1, please visit the Government of Canada or Manitoba websites located at:
On it you will find facts about H1N1, Influenza, cough etiquette, hand hygiene and other information to help keep you safe.
