Flu vs. Cold? By visiting the following web page http://www.musc.edu/h1n1 you will find a questionnaire that you can rapidly fill out and determine if you have the
flu and what to do. Please save this URL so that if you think that you may be coming down with the flu versus a simple cold, you can help make that
determination. During this time of year, most upper respiratory illnesses are due to organisms other than the flu. Acute cold symptoms usually begin gradually
over 1 - 2 days; Flu symptoms appear more abruptly and include symptoms such as high fever, chills, severe muscle aches, dry cough, severe
headache and fatigue. To avoid spreading infection: - Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
- Cover nose and mouth (use tissue or bend of elbow, not your hand)
- Wash hands frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing. Hand sanitizers are also effective in decreasing transfer of germs
- Avoid handshaking during flu season
- Avoid close contact with people who have respiratory infections
If you aren't sure if you have a common cold or the flu, go to the following MUSC Student Health web site: http://www.musc.edu/h1n1 |
About the College
Effective November 1, Teresa Kelechi will assume the role of Department Chair. Employed at MUSC for 22 years, Teresa joined the College of Nursing faculty in 2001. She is a board certified gerontological clinical nurse specialist and a certified wound care nurse. Teresa takes over the reins of Department Chair from Elizabeth Erkel who will retire at the end of the year.
