Concerns About Flu?
Following the H1N1 outbreak of 2009-10, the College wants students, staff and faculty to remain vigilant about the spread of influenza during the 2011 winter and spring term. Carleton's community did an excellent job of mitigating the spread of influenza last school year through healthy, consistent, prevention practices. It's our hope these behaviors continue in 2011.
Essentials to know at this time are:
- Carleton, along with most colleges and universities, sees a large uptick in influenza-like illnesses in the winter months.
- Receiving the flu vaccination is still strongly advised. Vaccines are offered through the various health clinics in Northfield. Allina Medical Clinic (507-663-9000), the Family Health Medical Clinic (507-646-1494), and Northfield Urgent Care (507-664-9999) will administer the vaccine, as will local pharmacies (Wal-Greens, Cub Foods).
- Students, faculty, and staff with flu-like symptoms are asked to report their flu cases online here to help us track and respond to the spread of flu at Carleton.
- All members of the campus community should know the symptoms of influenza and review the CDC's prevention tips.
Flu Reporting Forms
Please report your illness via our online forms to help us track the spread of flu at Carleton.FAQs about Flu at Carleton
Answers to the most common concerns from students, families, staff and faculty about the spread of flu on campus.Campus Updates
All updates to the campus community will be posted here.Symptoms & Treatment
How to recognize and treat flu symptoms.Prevention
Flu prevention advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).Preparedness
Suggestions and resources for students and families to think about their own emergency preparedness.Flu-Related News Sources
Expert sources of H1N1 updates, including the CDC and World Health Organization.Carleton Student Health and Counseling
Student Health and Counseling offers health services to all Carleton students.Teaching & Learning in Flu Season
Vaccine Eligibility Form
A form that reports to Student Health and Counseling if a student is eligible to receive Carleton's first wave of H1N1 vaccinations.