The first case of HIN1 flu has been confirmed at the University of Illinois Springfield, and health officials there are taking precautions. The illness was confirmed late Friday and has been reported to the Sangamon County Health Department, as required by law, said UIS spokesman Derek Schnapp.
“All campuses and universities across the nation are planning and preparing for this,” he said. “We’re following guidelines given to us by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It seems the best advice is to stay home or in your room.”
University officials sent an e-mail notice Friday to advise the campus community what someone should do if they develop flu-like symptoms.
The symptoms of H1N1 are much like those of regular, seasonal flu — fever, body aches, sore throat, cough, runny nose chills and fatigue. Those between the ages of 19 and 25 are thought to have a higher risk of getting H1N1 flu.
University officials could not confirm details of the H1N1 case, but a student is thought to have contracted the disease.
Move-in day for UIS students is Wednesday.
By CHRIS DETTRO
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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