In response to increasing numbers of H1N1 influenza cases in the United States the University's emergency response team has activated efforts to gather information, including regular contact with local and federal public health authorities, and take appropriate proactive steps for the campus community. Plans put in place over the past several years to address other global outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as SARS and Avian Flu, help to inform Georgetown's approach to the most appropriate responses to the H1N1 virus. This website provides community messages and resources that provide relevant information about the situation for the University community.
Updated October 30, 2009 5:00 p.m.
Consistent with trends throughout the United States, and in the D.C. metro area, Georgetown University is reporting students with influenza like illness on campus. To date, approximately 490 students have sought medical advice or evaluation for influenza-like symptoms since the semester began. The vast majority of students have experienced relatively mild symptoms, were ill for a limited period of time, and have recovered.
Georgetown continues to work with seasonal flu vaccine distributors to attempt to gain access to our ordered shipments and distribute them to the campus community when available. We are also waiting to receive information from the District of Columbia Department of Public Health about the availability and distribution of H1N1 vaccine for students on campus. Up to date information about seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine availability on campus can be found on the Student Health Center website.
Earlier this week President Obama signed a proclamation declaring the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic a National Emergency to facilitate the government's ability to respond to the pandemic most effectively. This action has no immediate impact on the campus community.
Previous Community Messages
- Campus Update on H1N1 Influenza (September 24, 2009)
- A Campus Update on H1N1 (September 9, 2009)
- Letter to faculty and staff regarding H1N1 flu (August 31, 2009)
- Letter to parents regarding H1N1 flu (August 28, 2009)
- Letter to students on H1N1 as they return to campus (August 28, 2009)
- Campus Update: H1N1 flu (June 13, 2009)
- Campus Update: H1N1 flu (May 13, 2009)
- Campus Update: H1N1 flu (May 5, 2009)
- Campus update: H1N1 flu (May 1, 2009)
- Letter sent to students, faculty and staff (April 29, 2009)
- Letter sent to parents of undergraduate students (April 29, 2009)
- Campus Advisory: H1N1 flu (April 28, 2009 9:00 a.m. ET)
