Update on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

The GRIPS health management center reports that a combined total of two students and staff have this new form of influenza. Both have stayed in a slight condition and seem to have recovered.

For the Fall term, GRIPS advises that everyone is responsible for preventing the spread of the virus. Moreover, GRIPS will notify students and staff about the spread of the virus and asks you to note the reports (on the university homepage and through email) continuously.

Generally, the incubation period of the H1N1 flu is 3-4 days. If a person contracts the illness, symptoms will likely occur within that time frame. Please observe traditional illness prevention methods-such as:

Avoiding crowds
Washing your hands
Gargling
Wearing masks

What to do if you become ill?

If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever (higher than 38°C), body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, please visit a hospital. Do not come to GRIPS so as to avoid infecting other people.
After you have consulted a hospital, please take a rest at home, again to avoid infecting other people. Also, please contact the GRIPS Facilities Management Center
Email: flu@grips.ac.jp
Tel: 03- 6439-6099

As the situation evolves, we will update the GRIPS community as appropriate so please check your email regularly.

More information on swine flu is available at the following websites

○　Tokyo medical institution guide
http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13toiflt_out1.asp?no=17

○　About influenza
http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/influenza_a/general_info/influ_brochure.html

○ WHO Homepage
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/