H1N1 Swine Flu Updates and Postings

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

H1N1 Swine Flu Update from President of RCCC

Posted by RCCC Admin Posted At 10:56 AM EDT

TO: R-CCC Students

FROM: Ralph G. Soney, President

RE: H1N1 Swine Flu

DATE: September 17, 2009

I am certain that many of you are just as concerned about the potential outbreak of H1N1 as much of the country is these days. The news has been filled with various stories of outbreak and cases, particularly at educational institutions. The College is taking as many precautions and steps as it can to assure that we protect our staff and students from exposure to the virus.

As a preventive measure, Amy Wiggins (Human Resources Coordinator) has planned a Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in the Freeland Building, Room 214 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. I have also asked Ms. Wiggins and Student Services Dean Vann to check into a cost reduction for providing flu shots for students. Currently the regular flu shot is free to employees on the State Health Plan or has Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. The cost is approximately $30 for students and non-plan members. In my opinion, helping you get immunized will benefit the entire campus should an outbreak occur.

I am asking our MIS Department to set up an on-campus web box to field questions and transmit information regarding the H1N1 virus. I am also asking them to do this through campus cruiser with a link from our home page.

Be Healthy. Wash your hands, cover your mouth and stay home if you are sick.

Let us know your thoughts and ideas regarding H1N1 Swine Flu. Please add your comments to this blog.

Comments

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Eason, Juanita 10/18/2009 11:19 PM	My doctor has given me a flu shoot already.

Admin, RCCC 10/05/2009 02:13 PM	Anthony, You should probably check with your doctor or your local health department regarding the H1N1 flu shot if you've already had a flu shot administered.

Epperson, Anthony 10/02/2009 12:59 AM	I had my flu shot already can i take the H1n1 to?

Admin, RCCC
09/28/2009 11:53 AM

Linda,
The public can get their shot on campus, but you should contact Ms. Amy Wiggins as soon as possible.

Quanisha,
Please use your best judgment when deciding to stay home from classes. The symptoms for H1N1 are posted all around campus and on the college's website. If you feel you might have H1N1, visit your doctor immediately to get tested. If you get sick with anything that may be contagious to fellow students and staff, please do stay home and seek medical attention.

Demary, Quanisha 09/28/2009 10:58 AM	So if we get sick wit the cold we should stay home until we go to the doctor?

[Visitor] Linda 09/24/2009 06:52 PM	Is this only open to students and employees? Can the public get the shot on campus?

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