Flu & Infectious Disease Information

Flu Season

The 2016-2017 flu season is around the corner. The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated. Flu vaccines will be available soon. Call the Health Clinic to make an appointment for a flu vaccine.

Low Cost Flu shots available at the Lane Community College Health Clinic
Protect yourself and your friends and family
Building 18 Room 101
Make an appointment today!
(541) 463-5665

October 5 and 11 Flu Shot Walk in Clinic
8:30 am - 4 pm

Flu Facts

Zika Virus

The latest information on Zika from the CDC

Risks
Zika virus infections are concerning. If a pregnant woman is infected with Zika it may cause birth defects in the baby. Also, people may develop Guillain-Barre' syndrome (an illness of the nervous system) after contracting the Zika virus.

Symptoms
Zika virus infections may cause a mild rash, fever, joint pain or conjunctivitis (red eyes). There may not be any symptoms of infection at all.

Transmission
Zika Virus can be spread by:

• Mosquito bites from infected mosquitoes
• Sexual contact with a person who has Zika
• Infected mother to child
• Blood transfusion

Travel Information
Mosquitoes infected with Zika have been located in many areas of Central and Sout America, as well as the Caribbean including Puerto Rico. The latest travel information related to Zika

Prevention
Protect yourself from mosquito bites if traveling to a Zika infected area.

If you or your sexual partner has recently returned from an area with Zika be sure to use condoms to prevent the spread of Zika from one partner to another.

If you return from a Zika infected area it is important to protect yourself from mosquito bites for 3 weeks after you return.

Pregnant women or women that could become pregnant should avoid travel to areas with Zika as well as unprotected sexual contact with someone that my be infected with Zika.

Repellent Information
Use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered insect repellent to protect yourself and your family from Zika and other viruses spread through mosquito bites.

Look for one of the following active ingredients: (view the CDC flier)

Using Insect Repellent

• Always follow the product label instructions
• Reapply insect repellent as directed
• Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing
• If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and repellent second
• The effectiveness of non-EPA registered insect repellent, including some natural repellents, is unknown.

Using Insect Repellent on Children

• Always follow the product label instructions
• Do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months old
• Do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthanediol (PMD) on children under 3 years old
• Do not put insect repellent on a child’s hands, eyes, mouth, or cut or irritated skin
• Adults: Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child’s face.

Learn more at the CDC website.

If you have any questions or concerns about Zika talk to your health care provider

Norovirus Information

Although there are no known cases of LCC students or staff with norovirus, you may know that this very contagious illness has recently been more prevalent in the local community. The LCC Health Clinic is aware that students or staff may contract the norovirus and we want those with the illness to know what to do. We also want to protect others on campus from getting ill. If you develop symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea, please read the information below on how best to care for yourself at home and how best to prevent infecting other people. Please take note of when to seek further medical care, including emergency treatment. If you have symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, have read the self care information, and have questions, please call the LCC Health Clinic to speak with a nurse or provider by phone. You will likely not be offered an appointment but will be advised to care for yourself at home or seek emergency medical attention if warranted. There are not medications to treat norovirus and the clinic is not able to provide rehydration.

• Norovirus (Gastroenteritis) Self Care Information
• Norovirus (Gastroenteritis) Prevention Information