Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Information
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has now changed the official name of the pandemic virus from Influenza A(H1N1) to Pandemic (H1N1) 2009. The College has a plan in place to respond to the potential threat from Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 /Swine Flu to the health of students and staff, and the operation of the College. The management of this plan will be overseen by the College Management.
This site will keep you up-to-date with the precautions and actions the College is taking to mitigate the impact of Influenza. Please check regularly for updates.
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009- Advice for Staff
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009- Advice for Students
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Advice for Visitors
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Advice for High Risk Groups
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Advice for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009- Swine Flu Working Group
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 2009 Plan
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009- Advice and Guidance for College Residences or Students from abroad
Preventing the spread of germs is the single most effective way to slow the spread of influenza or flu. You should always:
If you think you have influenza, please avoid close contact with others, stay at home and seek medical advice by phoning your GP.
The following websites provide some of the most up-to-date information on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Ireland and worldwide.
The Department of Health and Children (DoHC) have requested that the contents of their press release of 1st February on Swine Flu vaccination available for all until March 31, which can be accessed at http://www.dohc.ie/press/releases/2010/20100201.html should be brought to the attention of all staff and students in third level colleges.
They advise that the vaccination has been extended to all those not offered it so far and that the vaccination programme will be wound up on 31st March. The Swine Flu vaccine is available to everyone through HSE Clinics nationwide.
Anyone in the target risk groups who has not yet been vaccinated is advised to come to a HSE clinic for their vaccine before March 31st. The vaccine is free of charge for everyone, and if you get the vaccine from your GP, you should not be charged any fee.
Additional information is available at www.swineflu.ie, on clinic locations and opening hours, and on where bookings for clinic visits can be made.Information is also available on the Flu Information Line, Freephone 1800 94 11 00.
Ireland
Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Department of Health and Children
Worldwide
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)