Information about H1N1 
- H1N1 vaccine for students will be distributed to medical providers (including colleges) by the RI Department of Health by priority groups. Brown Health Services will be starting H1N1 vaccination clinics on December 1st. You will receive an e-mail with more details. Please stay tuned. More information is available on the RI Department of Health website.
- 11/16/09 Letter from Dr. Wheeler, Medical Director, Health Services
- 9/4/09 Letter from Dr. Wheeler, Medical Director, Health Services
- H1N1 Influenza Patient Education Bulletin
- Guidelines For Sick Patients
- Guidelines For If You Are Living With a Sick Person
- Additional H1N1 Information
What are the symptoms of H1N1?
The symptoms are virtually identical to seasonal flu and consist most commonly of sudden onset of fever, body aches, dry cough and sore throat. It is different from a "stomach bug" which usually consists of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; and from the common cold which is usually milder and does not come on as quickly.
Call EMS (Emergency Medical Services) @ 401-863-4111 if you have (or your roommate/friend has):
- Pain in your chest;
- Difficulty breathing;
- Confusion or decreased awareness.
Call Health Services @ 401-863-1330 IMMEDIATELY if you have:
- Severe headache;
- Rash;
- Stiff neck.
Call Health Services @ 401-863-1330 TODAY if you have:
- Were feeling better for 24 hours but now feel ill again (especially if you currently have fever or cough);
- Have bloody or rust-colored mucous;
- Have severe sore throat;
- Are unable to keep fluids down (i.e., you are vomiting back up anything you drink);
- Have any other condition that concerns you;
- Have a chronic medical condition, or are pregnant or nursing, and have not already talked with a University Health Services provider. (Chronic medical conditions include significant asthma or other respiratory illness, significant chronic cardiovascular, liver, blood, neurologic disease or diabetes, HIV, or taking immunosuppressive drugs).
Questions
Contact Health Services at 401-863-1330 for questions and medical advice.