College Officials Scramble to Contain Swine Flu on Campus
Published: September 23, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) - College administrators around the country are
facing a challenge in dealing with swine flu on campus.
They are trying to stem the spread of the contagious virus amid
the almost round-the-clock microbe-swapping behaviors of college
students, including students who are not concerned about the
impending bug.
Since the first day of classes, colleges have asked students to
isolate themselves once they begin coughing and sneezing. Health
center officials say the mild nature of this strain of flu has some
students ignoring that advice.
Epidemiologists fear the pandemic could explode as the seasonal
flu and swine flu both hit. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention in Atlanta has even recommended sick students wear
surgical masks when they kiss.
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