University of Houston - Downtown Student {Swine Flu}

University of Houston - Downtown
Emergency Communications
Last updated
Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 6:00 p.m.
We continue to follow developments regarding the swine flu outbreak. This afternoon we learned that a University of Houston-Downtown student has a "probable" diagnosis of swine flu. Health professionals are using a three-tiered ranking of confirmed, probable and suspected to describe possible cases.
At this time, UHD remains open for business as usual.
Final test results will not be available until sometime tomorrow afternoon. On Wednesday, this student came to UHD’s Student Health Services complaining of flu-like symptoms. After initial diagnosis, staffers at the center sent the student home.
Experts at the University of Texas Health Science Center that operate UHD’s Student Health Services indicate the “probable” standing is based on three criteria being used by the City of Houston’s health department and other health agencies.
1. The student had flu symptoms and a preliminary test came back positive for“Type A” flu.
2. This student had traveled to Mexico very recently.
3. This student had the upper respiratory systems that have been associated with the swine flu.
This week several individuals have gone to Student Health Services complaining of flu-like symptoms. To date this is the only case to receive a “probable” designation.
One of the most important messages we can provide at this time is to recognize flu-like symptoms and to seek medical assistance immediately if you believe you may have them. Please remember, if you are sick, do not come to class or work at this time and do not return to class or work until you recover fully.