De Anza College :: Flu Information and Updates

The voicemail system at De Anza is currently being repaired. Please use e-mail to contact the person you wish to reach. The format is lastnamefirstname@deanza.edu.

What We Can Do To Combat H1N1 Flu

Stop the Spread of Germs

Avoid close contact

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

Stay home when you are sick

Stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

Cover your mouth and nose

Sneeze/cough into your sleeve or cover your mouth/nose with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a trash bin. This prevents those around you from getting sick.

Clean your hands

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective if water is not available.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Practice other good
health habits

Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Allow fresh air to flow into your home or at work by opening screened windows and doors.

Don't forget . . .

If you have a fever of 100° F or higher and cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, stay home and call your primary care physician or go to Santa Clara Valley Medical Express Clinic for evaluation.

Flu Information and Updates