Influenza

Displaying 1 - 50 of 223 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Bringing pandemics to life across all generations
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4
Departments across the Rod Library curated a display about the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
2 Flu vs. COVID-19: professors weigh in
Northern Iowan 117:10, p.2
Professors weigh in on differences between COVID-19 and influenza; photos.
3 Coughing up the facts
Northern Iowan 107:22, p.7
College students are highly susceptible to colds and the flu. A decline in class attendance may be due to late semester laziness or illness of the student population. Students urged to take precautions.
4 Colds, bugs and viruses, oh my!
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.8
Exposure to the common cold is everywhere on a college campus. Washing your hands frequently is helpful. If you have a temperature over 100 degrees or a persistent cough, you should not attend classes.
5 Abuse of H1N1 policy prompts change
Northern Iowan 106:31, p.1
Some professors have included their policy on absence due to H1N1 in their syllabi; others are addressing the problem on a case by case basis. The Student Health Clinic has stopped providing written illness excuses for students; photo.
6 UNI Student Health Clinic to hold second clinic for free H1N1 flu vaccinations for UNI students
Public Relations News Release 2009:218, p.1
Approximately 950 doses are available to students and will be distributed on Jan. 20, in the lower level of the Commons on a first-come basis. The Black Hawk County Health Department recommends receiving the H1N1 vaccination.
7 Student Health Clinic to distribute 1,500 free H1H1 vaccines
Northern Iowan 106:27, p.3
A free H1N1 vaccination distribution will be held in the lower level of the Commons. Those eligible include faculty, staff, and students under the age of twenty-five and students of all ages with chronic health conditions; photo.
8 UNI Student Health Clinic to distribute 1,500 free H1N1 flu vaccinations
Public Relations News Release 2009:196, p.1
The Black Hawk County Health Department recommends receiving the H1N1 vaccination even if an individual has already been sick to help fight off future exposure to the flu. Additional H1N1 vaccination clinics will be scheduled as supplies become available.
9 H1N1 to Z-day: always be prepared
Northern Iowan 106:18, p.5
Tips on where best to survive the dreaded flu or zombie day. The dorms, Campanile, McCollum Hall, Rialto, and Rod Library all have pluses and minuses; photo.
10 As we move through the cold and flu season
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.8
Health Center offers advice on colds and flu and how to tell them apart.
11 Free H1N1 vaccinations coming to the University of Northern Iowa
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.1
Ten thousand doses of vaccine have been promised for use by students aged 18-24. Plans call for a five day time frame for vaccinations at a central location to be announced; photo.
12 Students come down with H1N1 influenza
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.1
Preston Sereg is the first UNI student to contact the H1N1 virus. Fever and headache were his only symptoms.
13 Police to pay more attention to alcohol-related issues at Homecoming
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.3
Homecoming brings more people to campus; with increased tailgating, over consumption of alcohol becomes more likely. Dave Zarifis warns that a zero tolerance will be used for drunk driving, open containers, and bootlegging; photo.
14 Let's U"N"I" healthy
Northern Iowan 106:9, p.5
Eight tips to help reduce the spread of the flu on campus.
15 Flu vaccines run out
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.1
Two thousand free flu vaccinations have been given to students. Remaining students urged to get vaccinations from their local physician or area pharmacies.
16 Brad's Sports Blurb H1N1: Spreading around locker rooms across the country
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.10
Several universities have reported college athletes infected with the H1N1 virus or "swine flu". Some games or exhibitions had been cancelled due to the illness; photo.
17 Two-thousand free seasonal flu vaccinations have been distributed to UNI students
Public Relations News Release 2009:75, p.1
Because the supply of flu vaccinations have been distributed, the Student Health Center is recommending students contact their personal health care providers to receive the season flu vaccination.
18 UNI see first confirmed H1N1 case
Public Relations News Release 2009:64, p.1
Two thousand seasonal flu vaccinations will be available to students free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis for students only. This is not a vaccination for the H1N1 flu, but will help the overall population at the college remain healthier.
19 Free seasonal flu vaccinations available to UNI students
Northern Iowan 106:5, p.1
Schedule announced for two thousand free flu vaccinations beginning September 22.
20 Free seasonal flu vaccinations available for UNI studentss
Public Relations News Release 2009:46, p.1
Two thousand seasonal flu vaccinations will be available to students free of charge. The flu vaccinations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for students only. This is not a vaccination for the H1N1 flu.
21 Free seasonal flu vaccinations available for UNI students
Public Relations News Release 2009:47, p.1
All students are encouraged to get a vaccination for the seasonal flu. This is not a vaccination for the H1N1 flu, but having it will help the overall population at UNI remain healthier.
22 UNI prepares for active flu season
Public Relations News Release 2009:28, p.1
The H1N1 flu virus is spreading in different parts of the country, including college campuses in the Midwest. The college has initiated several preventative measures in response to the latest recommendations by the CDC.
23 H1N1 vaccine set to appear this fall
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.11
Students encouraged to get vaccinated for the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. College age students are at high risk for infection; photo.
24 The news is making me sick
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.4
24 hour news cycle has the potential to turn people away from the news. The attention placed on seemingly unimportant matters makes people lose interest.
25 Bring on the cold
Northern Iowan 105:21, p.7
Warns about the dangers of winter including influenza, frostbite, and seasonal affective disorder.
26 Sick days, college style
Northern Iowan 105:10, p.5
Germs are everywhere on a college campus. Students reminded to wash their hands often. When illness strikes, drinking plenty of water, taking vitamin C, and using over-the-counter remedies for headaches are all helpful.
27 Fending off the avian flu
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.7
Believes that tax dollars should be used to find vaccine for avian flu.
28 NI year in news
Northern Iowan 101:55, p.1
Recap of news stories and photographs from the 2004-2005 school year; photo.
29 Seen a germ lately?
Northern Iowan 101:41, p.7
Encourages students to wash their hands more often due to reduce the potential for infection.
30 Vaccinations recommended to stop spread of deadly bacteria
Northern Iowan 101:39, p.1
Vaccinations are highly recommended to prevent meningitis; photo.
31 Flu shot shortage not expected to get better anytime soon
Northern Iowan 101:18, p.1
Update on the flu vaccine shortage situation nationwide and how it affects UNI; photo.
32 Untitled
Northern Iowan 100:27, p.1
Students sign up for meningitis and flu vaccinations in Schindler Education Center; photo.
33 Sober and single: fight meningitis
Northern Iowan 100:14, p.3
Meningitis is spread through saliva; flu shots will be administered at various times in the next month.
34 Flurry of flu cases hits UNI
Northern Iowan 99:43, p.1
Student Health Center has treated fifteen to twenty students per day this semester with symptoms of Influenza B.
35 Beat winter blues with flu vaccine
Northern Iowan 98:20, p.10
UNI's Student Health Center is providing flu shots for UNI students, faculty, staff, and their spouses.
36 Nationwide vaccine shortage affects UNI Health Center
Northern Iowan 97:25, p.3
The UNI Health Center received only 85 percent of the one thousand flu inoculations that it ordered.
37 Flu shots offered
Campus News Network 11:7, p.2
Flu shots will be available October 24.
38 Flu shots all around
Public Relations News Release 1999:84, p.1
Discussion with Ann McRae, nursing coordinator at UNI, about the importance of flu shots
39 Student health center offers flu vaccinations to students, staff
Northern Iowan 96:14, p.3
Flu vaccinations are now available at the student health center.
40 Flu shots available at Health Center
Northern Iowan 95:17, p.3
Flu shots are now available at the Student Health Center.
41 Stopping the flu bug before it starts
Public Relations News Release 1996:151, p.1
Linda Basu talks about who should get a flu shot and its effectiveness.
42 Achoo! Here comes the flu
Northern Iowan 93:17, p.1
Health Services will offer flu shots to faculty, staff, and students this week.
43 Health Center offers flu shots; don't let the flu bug bite
Northern Iowan 92:16, p.1
Students can receive flu shots for $8.
44 Students roll up their sleeves for flu season
Northern Iowan 91:19, p.2
Student Health Center offers vaccination for influenza.
45 Flu vaccinations available at Health Center
Northern Edition 2:25, p.7
Center and local medical facilities offer influenza vaccinations.
46 Recent flu virus stronger than last year
Northern Iowan 88:29, p.6
Tips for dealing with influenza.
47 Still should consider flu shot if not yet had it, says University of Northern Iowa epidemiologist
Public Relations News Release 1991:278, p.1
Sue Joslyn reminds the public that it is not too late to get the benefit from a flu shot.
48 Falling outside temperatures can mean rising body temperatures.
Public Relations News Release 1991:158, p.1
Sue Joslyn warns that this year's flu bug has the potential to put some people out of commission for two weeks.
49 Achoo! Achoo! Cold & Flu--Tis the season
Public Relations News Release 1990:403, p.1
Rest and plenty of liquids are still the best remedy for colds.
50 How are you feeling?--Flu bug sweeps country?
Public Relations News Release 1990:179, p.1
UNI professor warns of possible banner year ahead for the flu bug.