ART - Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education - Preparing for the Flu 2009

This document provides information and guidelines for institutions, such as schools and universities, to prepare for and manage the flu season. It emphasizes the importance of considering the special needs of certain student populations, such as those studying abroad or with chronic medical conditions. The document also provides recommendations for institutions to keep students, faculty, and staff healthy, including separating sick individuals from healthy ones, promoting good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, and encouraging sick individuals to stay home. It also suggests steps for institutions to take, such as revising response plans, communicating with vendors, and encouraging vaccination. Additionally, the document provides recommendations for individuals to stay healthy and prevent the spread of the flu, such as practicing good hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and staying home when sick. It also addresses the importance of routine cleaning in institutions, including frequently touched surfaces like chairs, study carrels, remote controls, keyboards, and shared headphones in language labs.