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Cornell is preparing for a possible outbreak of the H1N1 flu this fall. You have already received an email about this issue from Cornell. An outbreak may not occur. Nobody knows. It is best to be prepared.
Recognize the symptoms
The symptoms of the new H1N1 flu and seasonal flu are largely the same. They typically come on suddenly and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. (People with H1N1 may also have diarrhea and vomiting). Most people who get the flu recover with little or no medical intervention. However, if you need care, or have any questions or concerns about your symptoms or risk related to your personal health situation, please contact Gannett or some health care provider promptly.
If you get the flu ...
If you get the flu, stay home! Stay out of circulation as much as possible. We have been told that the average recovery time is about a week. Don't resume your normal activities too soon.
Also, if you get the flu, email Maria Witlox mwitlox@cs.cornell.edu so that we know about it.
What we will do if there is an outbreak
If you get the H1N1 flu, we will work with you to help you catch up. If you miss an assignment or exam because of it, we'll extend the deadline or give you a makeup after you have had a chance to recover. We can do all this best if you notify us (by emailing Maria Witlox) as soon as you know that you have the flu.
In the case of a major outbreak, we'll email you from the course CMS and we'll post notices on this course website. Depending on the severity and length of the outbreak, we'll change course requirements, deadlines, and grading percentages in an appropriate way.
Cornell's website for H1N1: