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Pat Walker Health Center

Is Treating Flu Cases

February 6, 2008

The University of Arkansas community is experiencing many cases of seasonal influenza. Since the mid-January, the Pat Walker Health Center Primary Medical Clinic has seen an increase in positive cases for the flu or flu-like symptoms.

Flu-like symptoms include a high fever, body aches, joint pains, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, vomiting, gastrointestinal symptoms, and chills.

People who are sick with the flu should see their medical provider for treatment. Prescription antiviral drugs are available at the Pat Walker Health Center Pharmacy. If taken within two days of getting sick, antiviral drugs can shorten the course of the illness and may reduce the intensity of the symptoms.

To make an appointment with a medical provider at the Pat Walker Health Center call (479) 575-4451.  

To help prevent the spread of the flu, if you are experiencing a fever or cough, you will be asked to wear a mask during your visit at the Pat Walker Health Center. Please follow this recommendation at your visit.

Flu Prevention Tips

  • Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

  • Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

  • Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

  • Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

  • Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Mary Alice Serafini, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director of Pat Walker Health Center

Lyn Edington, RN, Nurse Manager, Pat Walker Health Center

Elizabeth A. Woods, M.D., Medical Chief of Staff, Pat Walker Health Center

 

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