Upcoming Events/Announcements



Fall 2011

The Center for Health and Counseling Services will be offering seasonal flu vaccinations to all students. The University will be picking up part of the cost. Students will only be charged $10 to their student accounts for this vaccination.

Flu Clinics Fall 2011We ask all students to take everyday actions to stay healthy.

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective.

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

  • Stay home from school or work if you get sick. Limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

  • Eat right, exercise, and get appropriate rest and sleep. Neglecting any of these will have a negative impact on your immune system.

Based on recommendations from our local public health authorities, students with flu-like illness should return home whenever possible. Alternate plans are in place for students who are unable to return home (e.g. no family within driving distance). We have attached a copy of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance document: Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home and are asking all students and parents to please take the time to read this document. It provides valuable, common sense information for protecting yourself during a flu outbreak.

In the event of a flu outbreak, we are asking all Lewis students to follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.

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Please call the Lewis University Center for Health and Counseling Services with any questions or concerns at (815) 836-5455. Thank you for your attention to this important information.

Sincerely,

Michelle Ronchetti, RN, BSN
Director of Health Services at Lewis University