Student Health Center
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m
Our Health Care Professionals have three primary goals:
- To provide health care designed to help students avoid interruption of their educational process so that they can achieve their academic and career goals.
- To provide an educational health care environment in which the student can learn to participate in their healthcare and make healthy lifestyle choices.
- To appreciate and respect each student's unique physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.
When you need us Call (949) 582-4606 or stop by the Student Health Center for an appointment with one our physicians, registered nurses, or psychological counseling interns We are located in the Student Services Center Room 177.
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AVOIDING INFLUENZA INFECTION
- 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 from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
- 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.
- Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
H1N1 Influenza Symptoms
Like all influenzas viruses, H1N1, is a contagious respiratory illness. The information below describes common flu symptoms, and what to do if you get sick with flu-like symptoms. Be aware of common flu symptoms. Influenza usually starts suddenly and may include the following symptoms:
- Fever (greater than 100 degrees F)
- Headache
- Tiredness (can be extreme)
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches
- Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children than adults)
Having these symptoms does not always mean that you have an influenza virus. Many different illnesses, including the common cold, can have similar symptoms.
The seasonal influenza vaccine that some of you received in Fall 2008 WILL NOT protect you from this strain. A vaccine against swine flu for humans currently does not exist. There is, however, medication that can be prescribed if the diagnosis of swine flu is made within the first 48 hours of symptom onset.
STUDENTS should visit the Health Center if they meet the following criteria:
- Have influenza-like illness (fever greater than 100 degrees F and cough and/or sore throat) or
- Any student who has an acute respiratory illness (recent onset of at least two of the following: runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, cough) and a history of recent travel to Mexico (within seven days) or contact with a person who has been diagnosed with Swine Influenza
The health fee paid each semester supports the Student Health Center.
Only students who are currently enrolled and attending on-campus classes are eligible for services.
