Smoking lowers your resistance to all respiratory infections. The flu vaccine is available at the Cowell Student Health Center. Stress will lower your resistance to any opportunistic bacteria or virus. The flu season occurs during fall and winter finals. Even though people with the flu are advised to stay home and rest, there are many who go to classes.
Exposure is very common during the flu season in the college setting.
The flu vaccine is recommended for people with chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes, health care workers, those over 50 years of age, and those in close contact with people at high risk for complications of influenza. Treatment Medication is available which is effective against Influenza if taken within 1-2 days of onset of symptoms. This medication is also useful in preventing Influenza for those who are in close contact with individuals who already have the flu. Get extra rest. If you must go out, dress appropriately for the weather.