Excerpted from email - Mary Hensley, Exec VP, College Operations 5/1/09Austin Community College recognizes there has been substantial media attention directed at the H1N1 influenza (also known as swine flu <
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/key_facts.htm> ). The health and well-being of our community is first and foremost, and we would like to take this opportunity to update you on the ACC response to the present situation.
ACC is part of the regional health and emergency management team that is closely monitoring the H1N1 flu outbreak in Texas (
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/swineflu/default.shtm). There have been no reported cases of H1N1 at ACC. The college continues to observe normal operating hours.
To help keep you informed and up-to-date, ACC has launched an emergency information webpage (
www.austincc.edu/emergency) in both English and Spanish <
http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/espanol.php> . The college has developed a list of frequently asked questions about H1N1 flu specific to ACC (
http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/faq.php). In addition, you will notice posters in key locations reminding you that the best way to stop the spread of flu is to follow the three C's issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services:
. CLEAN: Wash your hands often. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
. COVER: Cover your cough. Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Don't have a tissue? The crook of your elbow will do.
. CONTAIN: Contain germs by steering clear of others who are sick. If you do get sick, stay at home until you're well again so you don't spread more germs.
ACC will continue to monitor the situation and provide important updates.