We have no H1N1 (swine flu) cases in the Grossmont-Cuyamaca
Community College District at this time. We continue to actively
monitor the situation and will take whatever steps are appropriate
to protect the health and welfare of our campus communities –
students, faculty, staff and visitors – and will provide information
to you on a regular basis.
Our Pandemic Flu Response Team is on alert; we are in regular
contact with the County Health Department to monitor any suspected
cases; and our emergency action plan is in place to take immediate
action should that become necessary. For now, I ask that you keep
following this good everyday advice to protect you and those around
you from getting sick:
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it, and then
wash your hands.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you
cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
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Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
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If you get sick with influenza, stay home from work or school
and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
The district web site will continue to post information as it
becomes available. Other resources include our health offices at
Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, the County of San Diego
swine flu information site http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/News/swine_flu_cdc_sd.html
and the San Diego County Swine Flu Hotline at (858) 715-2250.
Best wishes for staying healthy.
Sincerely,
Cindy L. Miles, Ph.D.
Chancellor
