George Fox University is concerned about the health of its students and employees and is closely monitoring the health situation in the region. While a small handful of students have developed flu-like symptoms, no classes have been cancelled or offices closed. A university-wide team is managing relevant communications and is preparing precautionary measures to handle this possible health concern. The university is following all recommendations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided for colleges and universities.
The university has taken the following steps to protect the health of our community:
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encouraged students with flu-like symptoms to call Health Services (503-554-2340) and self-isolate until 24 hours after their fever has broken, except to get medical care. The Office of Student Life (503-554-2310) will coordinate the delivery of meals to ill students.
- trained student leaders and residence life staff on proper care for ill students.
- provided education to students and employees on preventing the spread of flu.
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distributed 100 doses of seasonal flu vaccine at the George Fox Health and Counseling Center and encouraged students to get vaccine shots from local distribution points such as Safeway or Fred Meyer.
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requested a supply of N1H1 flu vaccine (expected in mid-October) from the Yamhill County Health Department to be distributed to higher-risk populations.
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communicated to faculty the need to be flexible with students who miss class because of illness.