K-State and Greek Affairs is prepared to help your chapter respond to sick members, but more importantly, we want to help you be aware of how your chapter can stay healthy.  Here's what you should know:

 

H1N1 flu is spread through respiratory droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air. It may also be spread by virus that remains on hands after coughing or sneezing that gets spread to others through common use items such as phones, doorknobs, desks and keyboards.

If you or one of your chapter sisters are sick, have them stay home to avoid spreading illness.  Encourage them not to go to class or chapter functions and certianly do not require their attendance. 

 

All members should use simple caution during the flu season: cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues. Clean hands after using tissues with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and warm water.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest and exercise.

 

Should members in  your chapter become ill, please contact the Greek Affairs office immediately. 

 

All Greek students received the and annual email encouraging safety.  Included this semester was special information about influenza and other timely cautions.  Read the newsletter now.