Duke Health: Flu Resources

Duke Health: Flu Resources

Additional information regarding community health, medical services, and requests for appointments can be found at DukeHealth.org.

Preventive Tips

Flu-like Symptoms

The flu is typically distinguished from a cold or allergies by a fever of 100◦ F or higher. Symptoms may also include cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body ache, headache, chills, unusual fatigue, diarrhea or vomiting.

What You Can Do To Stay Healthy

Duke faculty, staff and students are encouraged to practice the same kind of hygiene that is recommended every year during flu season:

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, throw the tissue in the trash after use, and wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs are spread this way, and regularly wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
  • Try to avoid close contact with people who appear to be ill, and regularly wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
  • If you get sick, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
  • Lastly, it is essential at a time like this to regularly wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.

Get Vaccinated

  • Free vaccinations for seasonal flu will be available to all students, faculty and staff this fall.
  • Vaccination for students will be coordinated by Student Health, and vaccinations for faculty and staff will be coordinated by Employee Occupational Health & Wellness (EOHW). Details regarding the seasonal flu vaccine will be communicated when available.