Faculty & Staff

Health & Wellness Update

Health authorities anticipate another wave of  H1N1 flu (aka swine flu) this spring. One of the groups more likely to contract the new virus is young people aged 18-24. Most people who have become ill with this new virus have recovered without requiring medical treatment.  We were able to vaccinate 629 members of the Alvernia and local communities, but many students chose not to receive the vaccination.

We continue to encourage good hand washing, respiratory etiquette and self-isolation for those students, faculty, and staff who have fevers and other symptoms of the flu.

Read more about H1N1 flu and Alvernia University's plans regarding the flu.