I have COVID, the FLU, RSV or another URI, what do I do? You do not need to report illnesses to the UAH Health Center. If you are sick and need guidance or testing, please make an appointment to be seen at the clinic or at your personal healthcare providers office. On 3/1/2024 the CDC released the "Respiratory Virus Guidance" update. Per these guidelines you are advised to self-isolate to avoid spread of disease. You may return to class/work/sports when your symptoms are getting better overall AND you have not had a fever (without using fever-reducing medication) for over 24 hours. Please follow the above directions to avoid spread of disease and refer to your class syllabus for directions on reporting illnesses to instructors. It is important to note that the guidance doesn’t end with staying home and away from others when sick. The guidance encourages added precaution over the next five days after time at home, away from others, is over. Since some people remain contagious beyond the “stay-at-home” period, a period of added precaution using prevention strategies, such as taking more steps for wearing a well-fitting mask, enhancing hygiene practices, keeping a distance from others, and/or getting tested for respiratory viruses can lower the chance of spreading respiratory viruses to others. Please refer to CDC website for more information:https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html Common Concerns Common Respiratory Illness Cold Versus Flu Influenza "Flu" Viral Gastroenteritis “Stomach Flu” Urinary Tract Infection "UTI" Concussion Happy and Healthy Fall College Health and Safety Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Influenza Meningitis Measles Mumps Rubella Hepatitis B Tetanus Pertussis Human Papillomavirus "HPV" Sexually Transmitted Infections Chlamydia - CDC Fact Sheet Gonorrhea - CDC Fact Sheet Genital HPV Infection - Fact Sheet Syphilis - CDC Fact Sheet Trichomoniasis - CDC Fact Sheet STDs and HIV – CDC Fact Sheet Genital Herpes - CDC Fact Sheet How You Can Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases Current Health Issues in the News Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use, or Vaping Measles Outbreaks Zika Virus Tuberculosis (TB) Egg Allergy and the Flu Shot Information about Egg Allergies People with egg allergies no longer need to be observed for an allergic reaction for 30 minutes after receiving a flu vaccine. People with a history of egg allergy of any severity should receive any licensed, recommended, and age-appropriate influenza vaccine. Those who have a history of severe allergic reaction to egg (i.e., any symptom other than hives) should be vaccinated in an inpatient or outpatient medical setting (including but not necessarily limited to hospitals, clinics, health departments, and physician offices), under the supervision of a health care provider who is able to recognize and manage severe allergic conditions.
