Drexel University College of Medicine faculty, staff and students can find information specifically for the College of Medicine community through the links at right.
One-stop access to information about H1N1, seasonal, avian and pandemic flu can be found at flu.gov, a website established by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services with the tagline "What to Do About the Flu."
In addition, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention maintains a myriad of pages with useful information, including situation updates and guidance.
Local information is available from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
A University-wide task force, comprising experts in infectious disease, student health, campus safety, security, and public health, is responsible for pandemic planning for the University. CDC is not currently recommending the cancellation or dismissal of classes or other large gatherings proactively. Should large numbers of staff, faculty or students be out with H1N1 influenza, decisions to alter class schedules may occur. Email, website postings, and text alerts may be used in the event of significant disease outbreaks. Read more about the DrexelAlert system.
As an academic medical center, the College of Medicine has special concerns and responsibilities. Faculty, staff and students should be sure to read the specific guidance provided through the Drexel Medicine links.
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