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  • Julie Fenning
  • Training & Development Coordinator/Safety Officer
  • (218) 683-8633

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'The nation is facing an outbreak of the seasonal flu and possibly the H1N1 flu. We are working closely with the Minnesota Health Department to monitor flu conditions and make decisions about the best steps to take concerning our institution. We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes available.

Northland Community & Technical College is committed to the safety and security of its students, faculty and staff. This Web site will help you understand how you will be notified and what to do during an emergency. It is important to think about your response before an emergency occurs, so please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with this site.

As you may know, the flu can be spread easily from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to prevent the spread of flu at NCTC, but we need your help to accomplish this.

Symptoms of Possible Influenza

  • Fever over 100.4
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Nasal congestion
  • Some people may experience vomiting and/or diarrhea

Do you have the flu? Check your symptoms with the H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation!

Sign In to Student Virtual Office and report your case of H1N1.


Seeking Medical Attention

Generally, healthy students with flu-like illness do not need to be seen by a medical provider. If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Bluish or gray skin color
  • Not able to drink enough fluids
  • Severe or persistent vomiting
  • Not waking up or lethargy
  • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
  • Sudden dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Flu-like symptoms improve, but then return with fever and worse cough

What to Do & How to Prepare

  • Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. NCTC will be providing hand sanitizer throughout the campuses. Computers and door handles will be disinfected daily.
  • Practice respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; germs are spread this way.
  • Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of flu include fever or chills and cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Signs of fever include: if the person feels very warm, has a flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering.
  • Stay home if you have flu or flu-like illness for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit) or signs of a fever. This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (ibuprofen or acetaminophen).
  • Talk with your health care providers about whether you should be vaccinated for seasonal flu. Also if you are at higher risk for flu complications from 2009 H1N1 flu, you should consider getting the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccination, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Testing for H1N1

When individuals are hospitalized and quite ill with complicating factors, they may be tested for H1N1. The Minnesota Department of Health does the H1N1 testing. Testing for Influenza A or B is done in certain circumstances, but does not diagnose H1N1.

If a Fever or Cough Returns After Recovery

If your flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough, call your medical provider.

Vaccination Schedule

East Grand Forks
January 26, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 115

Thief River Falls
January 27, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 545

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