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Febuary 18, 2007 Western Carolini: Page 4 we Infectious Influenza Benjamin Haines, Megan Plemmons, Hayley F. orsthoff, Samantha Moss and Sarah Olliges waiting to be seen in the health center. By: Carolyn Ellison Staff Writer It happens every year, and Americans for, the most part, expect the flu season and the turbulence it brings. This flu season however, caught us all a little off guard. Flu seasons are not that predictable to begin with, but every year the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sets out to construct. a vaccine that will attempt to ward off the flu virus. aan aus Asia, which is where the CDC goes ev, ery year, Dr. Jeffery Davis said. The flu is quite the virus because it is not exclusive to humans; birds and animals can just as easily contract the virus. The flu also affects all parts of the world. The flu really starts in the chicken population and it spreads.to hu- mans, Davis said. So the CDC goes to Asia every year to see which strains they are seeing first. The arrival of the flu in the United States is inevitable, so you can see why it is so important to get a flu shot in the fall. Especially adults and the elderly should invest in the flu shot. It is more common to see the flu in higher populated areas and in areas that share a lot of close contact. For example, Universities took a hard blow this flu season, due to the close ally aid TUT <4 Fever Chest Discomfort, Cough General Aches, Pains Extreme Exhaustion = Mild to moderate quarters that they are functioned in. It is possible to get the flu at any time of year, but nearly all cases happen during the wintermonths, 1 5 2, When the virus hits our conti- nent, it is typically when we are indoors more often, and dont have as much air flow and ventilation, Davis said. The flu shot is strongly rec- ommended, especially for the elderly and those with asthma. The University Health Center offered the flu shot this past fall, for only ten dollars. |, ally _ flu, seasons, start, 3 preraips doENO, WEEKS forthe immunity, ~~ So next fall, be sure to take that into consideration. This year however, the flu virus mutated at some point and the vaccine was not entirely effective. Neverthe- less, if you had your shot, your symp- toms and the duration of the flu were far less in intensity. The CDC usually picks the three strains that are more likely to go global, and then they put it into produc- tion because it takes six-months to pro- duce the flu vaccination, Davis said. Even those who received the precau- tionary flu shot, some of them still fell ill with the flu. Sometimes they miss it, and this year they missed it, Davis said. This year something called an- ti-genic drift occurred; when the viral protein surfaces alter their configura- re re Ol ' * yourself. Your immune system is still depressed and vulnerable to sickness and if you are a smoker, expect a longer recovery time. Many people get the flu, and then two weeks later, they catch a cold or a stomach virus, Davis said. A major part of your immune system is dependent on your diet and how much sleep you get at night. Wash ~ your hands to avoid sickness, it may sound redundant but it is crucial to staying in good health. Carry a water bottle with you throughout your day to stay hydrated. Get your eight hours of sleep, drink eight glasses of water, wash your hands regularly, and avoid people that are sick, Davis said. . Hand sanitizers, like Germ-X for example, can be just as effective as regular hand washing, if used prop- erly. Be sure to use enough of the hand sanitizer and to spread it over the en- tire area of your hands and in-between your fingers. If your hands are particu- larly grimy, it is best to wash them with warm water and soap to break up the dirt and oils that may be there. tion, and ultimately change into some- thing our bodys immune system does not recognize or know how to fight Meaning that we anticipated right, but there was a mutation that oc- curred from the time it was manufac- tured to the onset of the flu, Davis said. Its just the way DNA changes rapidly. The University Health Center turns in their numbers to Raleigh, and right around Valentines Day is when the numbers began;to, climb... Qver, the. lasti, two weeks fhe University, Health Cen-,_ ter has reported over 200 cases of the flu, and are expecting about 100 more before the end of the week. T figure for every one case we see in this clinic, someone else is go- ing home (to a family doctor), some- one else knows they have it and didnt bother coming in, Davis said. So we are probably looking at about 500 cases on this campus easily. Davis has advise for those who cold be questioning if they have caught the flu. The flu lasts through April, so if you havent gotten it yet, you can still get it now, said Davis. Getting the flu shot is recommended, but your best bet is if you accompany it with excellent hygiene habits, as well as taking care of yourself. On your road to recovery from the flu, take it easy on Flu - but no North Carolina University Usual; high (100- 102F; occasionally higher, especially in young children); lasts 3-5 days. Common, can become severe If you do find yourself coming down with the flu, go to the University Health Center immediately. If you get to a doctor within the first forty-eight hours, they can possibly prescribe you with an anti-viral drug called Tamiflu. Its an anti-viral medication that suppresses viral replication and surges of viral activity, said Davis. Tamiflu by any means does not cure anything. It may dull your fe- ver, and the duration of the flu may be shorter by a day or two. The flu also has a very rapid onset, accompanied by chills, intense fevers, fatigue and body. aches. Other symptoms include head. ache, stomachache, and cough. It is not. uncommon to drop a few pounds due to calorie burning fevers and lack of appetite. The flu is contagious until the fevers cease, so if you do have the flu, be sure to quarantine yourself for a few days. Schools, businesses, universi- ties and pretty much everywhere else are all taking a blow from this flu sea- son. According to the CDC, this flu season was high, but not as high as the flu. outbreak in 2003-2004. Universi- : ties all over North Carolina had numer- | ous absent students, and professors, - were : closed: | ae This is where we need coop- eration from all levels of the university, and find alternate ways to continue the educational process, Davis said. From: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Date original: 2008-02-28
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  - Dimension: 14" x 11.5"
  - Pages: 16
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
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