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We encourage everyone to be aware of and practice personal habits that will keep you and others in our college community healthy during the flu season.
Stay Informed about Pandemic Flu
This Web site will continue to provide information about health alerts on campus, as well as recommendations for staying healthy. We will also periodically e-mail students, faculty and staff as needed with links to more information.
What College Students Need to Know
Download a one-page handout from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department to learn what to do if you think you've been exposed to H1N1 or are sick with flu-like symptoms.
Test your Flu I.Q.
Q. The flu is typically spread
through coughs and/or sneezes. True or false?
A. True. Flu virus is mainly spread through droplets from coughs and sneezes. Take the quiz.
How to Combat Flu —
Stop the Spread of Germs!
- Avoid close contact.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose.
- Wash your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Practice other good health habits.

Quick Tip for Stopping Germs
Sneeze/cough into your sleeve or
cover your mouth/nose with a tissue,
then throw the tissue in a trash bin. This prevents those around you from getting
sick.
Learn more about stopping germs!
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News and Updates
More Vaccines Expected
If you missed getting either an H1N1 or seasonal flu vaccine through De Anza's Health Services, additional supplies are expected in the near future.
Please check back for dates when the vaccines will be offered.
Note: Health Services expects to receive only the nasal H1N1 vaccine. Persons with asthma should check with the Santa Clara County for injectable H1N1 vaccine locations.
What You Need to Know
Got a Fever of 100+°?
If you have a fever with a cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, stay home and call your primary care physician or go to Santa Clara Valley Medical Express Clinic for evaluation.
H1N1 Info Web Sites
Video: Pandemic Education and Prevention
Watch this informational video, including a message from California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott.
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