Human Influenza A (H1N1)

There have been a small number of confirmed cases of Human Influenza A (H1N1) at Indiana University. However, campus is open and there are no plans to alter university operating schedules. The university continues to monitor the situation.

Updates
Campus Resources
Local Resources
State Resources
National Resources

Updates

June 11: The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the level of influenza pandemic alert to phase 6. However, at this time, WHO considers the overall severity of the influenza pandemic to be moderate. What is phase 6?

June 3: IU officials have confirmed that a few students on campus have tested positive for the H1N1 virus on separate occasions, but in all cases the students experienced only mild symptoms and have completely recovered. Each student remained in self-isolation while ill and is now past the contagious period.

Campus Resources

Although the risk of an outbreak on campus is small, Indiana University takes this possibility very seriously. Planners from several IU departments have worked with leaders from within the state of Indiana, Monroe County, and Bloomington Hospital to develop coordinated contingency plans that can be implemented in event of an outbreak. The following resources will keep you informed and prepared in the unlikely event that a case is reported.

• Indiana University Emergency Preparedness
  Latest news and updates on university response

• Frequently Asked Questions
  Answers for IU Bloomington students, faculty, and staff

• Campus Influenza A (H1N1) Teach In
  Watch the Teach In video archive online

• IU Health Center H1N1 Flu (swine flu) information
  Basic information, symptoms, and precautions

• IU Human Resource Services Influenza A (H1N1) FAQ
  Information for staff and hourly employees

• IU Office of Overseas Study response to influenza outbreak
  Information about travel alerts and study abroad programs

• Indiana University Health Center

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Local Resources

• Bloomington Hospital

• Monroe County Health Department

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State Resources

• Indiana Human Influenza A (H1N1) information
  Indiana State Government

• ISDH Human Influenza A (H1N1) information
  Indiana State Department of Health

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National Resources

• CDC H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) information
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• WHO Influenza A (H1N1) information
  World Health Organization

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