University continues to monitor H1N1 flu

Officials at Grand Valley continue to monitor H1N1 flu, commonly referred to as the swine flu, and follow guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ottawa County Health Department.

Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members are asked to stay informed about the H1N1 virus, its symptoms (fever, cough, aches, sore throat and fatigue) and to take precautions to stay healthy, as outlined below:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water;
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing;
• Stay home if you have flu symptoms.

More information can be found on on the CDC Web site, www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu, and on Grand Valley’s emergency preparedness site, www.gvsu.edu/emergency.